Echinopsis candicans
Scientific Name: Echinopsis candicans F.A.C. Weber
Synonym: Cereus candicans, Cereus candicans var. courantii , Cereus gladiatus, Echinopsis courantii, Echinopsis pseudocandicans, Helianthocereus pseudocandicans, Trichocereus candicans, Trichocereus candicans var. courantii , Trichocereus candicans var. gladiatus , Trichocereus courantii, Trichocereus neolamprochlorus, Trichocereus pseudocandicans
Family: Cactaceae
Sunset®: 11-13
USDA: 9-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Northern Argentina
Growth Habits: Columnar cactus, each stem fast growing to 4 inches wide (10 cm), 3 feet tall (90 cm), clump 3 feet wide
Watering Needs: Little water when established
The name 'gladiatus' was given to a form with very large areoles and twisted central spines reaching 4 inches long (10 cm).
Blooming Habits:
Nocturnal, scented, white flowers, up to 3 inches in diameter (7.5 cm)
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