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Red Torch in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Echinopsis huascha cristata

 

Red Torch

Trichocereus varieties are often sold as Echinopsis. This is a large group of cactus hybrids, well known for their large, spectacular flowers. They usually bloom from early summer and the flowering can continue for up to three months. They grow well in large pots or in the ground on hot arid regions. They can survive hot sun but are prone to scorching thus they are better suited to light shade.

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plant Features
  • Red Torch likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Red Torch likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Red Torch is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Red Torch likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Red Torch

Latin name

Echinopsis huascha cristata

type

Succulent

family

Cactaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Red Torch likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Red Torch is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Soil

    Red Torch likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Red Torch likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Red Torch is 2.00meters x 2.00meters 2.00 M 2.00 M

Echinopsis huascha cristata

Trichocereus varieties are often sold as Echinopsis. This is a large group of cactus hybrids, well known for their large, spectacular flowers. They usually bloom from early summer and the flowering can continue for up to three months. They grow well in large pots or in the ground on hot arid regions. They can survive hot sun but are prone to scorching thus they are better suited to light shade.


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