Echinopsis huascha 0
Author: (Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903)) Heimo Friedrich (fl. 1974) & Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-)Family: Cactaceae Subfamily: Cactoideae Tribe: Trichocereeae
Genus: Echinopsis
Synonym(s): Lobivia grandiflora,Soehrensia huascha,Trichocereus huascha,Trichocereus vatteri
English name: Red torch cactus
Zone: Chile
References
- PlantÆxoticA. 2015 Vol. 6-7 pag. 9-16. Address
References for the genus
- Kaktus-ABC: en haandbog for fagfolk og amater, Backeberg, Curt and Knuth, Frederik Marcus. 1935. Address
- British Cactus and Succulent Society. Echinopsis
- British Cactus and Succulent Society. Echinopsis
General specifications
Biological type: succulent
Frost resistance: 27ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 3,2ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from June until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; micro-motte tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 27ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 3,2ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from June until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; micro-motte tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix at 68°F during the day and 63°F at night. Only mist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 1-4 weeks.
Germination references for the genus
- British Cactus and Succulent Society. Echinopsis
Germination references for the genus
- British Cactus and Succulent Society. Echinopsis
Experiences in the garden
12-10-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Ole lantana Seed Store collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)