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Echinopsis spiniflora
  • RHS AGM

spiny-flowered echinopsis

A spherical or cylindrical dull green stem up to 15cm thick with up to 20 ribs and clusters of long, strong spines. Trumpet-shaped pale purple, white or pink flowers are produced in summer

Synonyms
Acanthocalycium klimpelianum
Acanthocalycium violaceum
see moreAcanthocalycium peitscherianum
Acanthocalycium spiniflorum
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green Purple Pink White
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Echinopsis can have spherical or cylindrical, heavily ribbed and spiny stems, with funnel-shaped flowers in spring or summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Argentina

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times in the growing season

Propagation

Propagate by seed or offsets

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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