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Echinopsis

Echinopsischalaensis

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)
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Species
chalaensis (kal-ay-EN-sis)
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Synonym
Trichocereus chalaensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chico, California

Oakland, California

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walksimos
Oakland, CA | March 2012 | positive

Found around Chala, a coastal town in Northwest Arequipa, Peru. UCBG tag says it's frost tender, but so far so good in my East Bay garden...

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | January 2005 | neutral

Flowers are white, funnel-form, 7 inches long, 4 inches wide and nocturnal. (another night blooming cereus)

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