Echinopsis pentlandii grows mainly stems forming groups with spherical or egg-shaped, bright green and often glaucous, reaching diameters of up to about 12 cm. The apex is often depressed. It has twelve to 15 high ribs present, which are deeply serrated. The areolas are about 2 cm away from where variable spines arise. The only central spine, which may be missing, is 3-9 cm long. The 5 to 15 radial spines are curved back and yellowish brown and up to 3 cm long.
The funnel-shaped flowers are short and open during the day and are variable in color, from a slightly pink to red, purple, orange or yellow color. The flowers are 4 to 6 cm long. The flower tube reaches its final diameter of up to 1 cm. The fruits are spherical, juicy, sticky and have a diameter of 1 to 1.2 centimeters
Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zone 8b to 11b: from 15 °F (−9.4 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
If you can grow cacti and succulents successfully, you can likely grow the Echinopsis species without too much trouble. Like many cacti, they prefer a drying period between waterings, even to the point where they slightly wilt. When you water, however, you should water deeply. The plant will noticeably plump up. It's imperative that the cactus is not exposed to prolonged dampness and sitting water. Never let your cactus sit in a dish of water. Lastly, make sure to fertilizer during the growing season for the best results.
This plant can be propagated using offsets.
These are clustered around the bottom of the mother plant and should be cut off at the most narrow part of the plant.
Allow the cuttings to dry and form a callous. This might take a few weeks and varies depending on the size of the cut.
Next plant the offsets in well-draining cactus soil.
During this phase before the cutting has taken root, keep the soil moist and in a warm environment.
It takes a few weeks for the cuttings to take root. Once they do, move the cactus to its permanent home.
Origin: Native to Northern Bolivia and the Andean plateaus and slopes of Southern Peru.
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The funnel-shaped flowers are short and open during the day and are variable in color, from a slightly pink to red, purple, orange or yellow color. The flowers are 4 to 6 cm long. The flower tube reaches its final diameter of up to 1 cm. The fruits are spherical, juicy, sticky and have a diameter of 1 to 1.2 centimeters
- Scientific name: Echinopsis pentlandii
- Synonyms: Echinocactus pentlandii,Lobivia pentlandii,Echinopsis scheeri,Lobivia scheeri,Lobivia boliviensis,Lobivia higginsiana,Lobivia wegheiana, Echinopsis hardeniana,Lobivia hardeniana,Lobivia argentea, Lobivia leucorhodon, Lobivia leucoviolacea,Lobivia raphidacantha, Lobivia varians,Lobivia schneideriana, Lobivia aculeata,Lobivia brunneo-rosea, Lobivia lauramarca, Lobivia aurantiaca, Lobivia johnsoniana, Lobivia titicacensis, Lobivia multicostata,Lobivia larae, Echinopsis pentlandii, Lobivia omasuyana.
- Family: Cactaceae
- Subfamily: Cactoideae
- Tribe: Trichocereeae
- Genus: Echinopsis
- Species: E. pentlandii
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Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zone 8b to 11b: from 15 °F (−9.4 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
If you can grow cacti and succulents successfully, you can likely grow the Echinopsis species without too much trouble. Like many cacti, they prefer a drying period between waterings, even to the point where they slightly wilt. When you water, however, you should water deeply. The plant will noticeably plump up. It's imperative that the cactus is not exposed to prolonged dampness and sitting water. Never let your cactus sit in a dish of water. Lastly, make sure to fertilizer during the growing season for the best results.
This plant can be propagated using offsets.
These are clustered around the bottom of the mother plant and should be cut off at the most narrow part of the plant.
Allow the cuttings to dry and form a callous. This might take a few weeks and varies depending on the size of the cut.
Next plant the offsets in well-draining cactus soil.
During this phase before the cutting has taken root, keep the soil moist and in a warm environment.
It takes a few weeks for the cuttings to take root. Once they do, move the cactus to its permanent home.
Origin: Native to Northern Bolivia and the Andean plateaus and slopes of Southern Peru.
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