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Echinopsis lageniformis

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Echinopsis lageniformis syn Trichocereus bridgesii, Bolivian Torch Cactus,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Succulents & Cacti Upright, Upright Narrow

Description:

Attractive hardy cactus with upright prickly bluish-green columnar branches that form smooth heads. Short-lasting white flowers appear on the tips during summer. Suited too numerous uses in the landscape. Grows approx. 60cm H.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm <30cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:

Cactaceae SouthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Blue, Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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