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Echinopsis

Echinopsismaximiliana

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)

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Synonym

Lobivia maximiliana

Echinopsis maximiliana subsp. caespitosa

Echinopsis maximiliana subsp. westii

Lobivia intermedia

Lobivia sicuaniensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 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

Red

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Xenomorf

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

This plant clusters.
Blooms are red with orange-yellow throats.

Additional synonyms: Lobivia charazanensis, Lobi...Read More

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