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Echinopsisleucantha

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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
leucantha (lew-KAN-thuh)
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Synonym
Echinocactus leucanthus
Cereus leucanthus
Echinopsis cordobensis
Echinopsis intricatissima
Echinopsis schaferi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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
Can be grown as an annual
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
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Queen Creek, Arizona

Hesperia, California

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cacti_lover
Henderson, NV (Zone 9b) | May 2005 | positive

The most striking features of this ordinary looking cactus is the long flowers and long cantral spines. The cantral spine is more than t...Read More

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

Plants solitary for a while but eventually may form clumps.

Additional synonyms: Echinopsis shaferi, Echinopsis spegazziniana

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