| Description | A variety of the Red Torch Cactus with pinkish red flowers. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | All Plants, Cactus |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, dry |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained |
| Growing Media | well drained, Cactus and succulent mix |
| Flowers | funnel shaped, pinkish red |
| Leaves | 2-3 long central spines with smaller radial spines |
| Stems | covered with spines |
| Dimensions | 2-3 feet, basal branching |
| Propagation | seeds, stem cuttings |
| Native Site | Argentia, species plant |
| Misc Facts | (syn. Trichocereus huascha var rubriflorus, Helianthocereus huascha var rubriflorus) |
| Author's Notes | I always consult the book Cactus Lexicon by Curt Backeberg about the taxonomy of Cactus. When I was involved in growing these plants this was the source. Of course this was 35 years ago. Backeberg changed the genus from Trichocereus to Helianthocereus. Now it is listed as Echinopsis plus a plethora of other names???????? |
| Notes & Reference | #15-Cactus Lexicon (Backeberg) |
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