Echinopsis peruviana
Peruvian torch cactus
Fast-growing, clustering columnar cactus with showy white flowers. Nice in pots. Tolerates cool temperatures. Moderately spiny.
 Altura | 5–12 pies |
|---|---|
 Ancho | 3–6 pies |
 Tolera | Veranos frescos, Sequía, Espacios angostos, Macetas, Azoteas, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo |
This cactus gets year round rain in its native habitat and is less forgiving of indefinite periods of drought, like many other cactus. Once dry it appreciates water, and with sharp drainage will grow quite quickly with regular water. Yellowing is generally a sign of underwatering, though it could be underfertilizing as well. This cactus responds well to fertilizer. | |
 Resiste hasta | 22 °F |
 Exposición | Sombra parcial – Pleno sol |
 Características | Con espinas, Cactus, Columnar, Con flores, Jardín de rocas, Produce hijuelos |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Uso general |
 Origen | Perú |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 8, 9, 12–24 |
Notas de cultivo
When planting cactus it's often best to avoid the spines entirely. This can be done by cutting down each side of the nursery can and then peeling it open to expose the roots. This way you can hold the root ball while planting and you never need to touch the cactus. If the plant is tall and top-heavy, this often isn't an option. Wrapping such cactus in cardboard makes them more manageable.
While your cactus is out of the nursery can, but before it is planted, is the easiest time to weed right up near the lowest spines. Be sure to pull weeds early with heavily spined cactus, as once they are established they can be difficult to remove.
You may find your cactus develops hard brown scabs that eventually cover the cactus, especially on older growth. This is called corking, and is the natural process of the cactus 'branch' becoming a cactus 'stump' and getting bark, just like trees do. Corking is totally natural and adds to the beauty of your cactus over time.
Columnar cactus are among the best tall plants for narrow spaces. If they get too tall at any point, they can be topped during their growing season which will encourage them to send out new branches, both at the pruning point and also lower down. These tops are generally easy to root; let them dry for a couple weeks in a bright area and then plant half deep in well-drained cactus mix. Keeping them warm will help them root.
Columnar cactus look best in tall, upright pots or paired with other vertical architecture.
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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