Echinopsis chamaecereus Peanut
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Echinopsis chamaecereus
Also known as The peanuts cactus, Echinopsis chamaecereus (probably best known under its old name Chamaecereus silvestrii), is a very popular cactus with many crowded finger-like stems. Established plants can reach a height of 15 cm and width of 30 (or more) cm.
Flowers: Orange-red about 5 cm in diameter, often produced in prolific quantities from an early age.Blooming season: In several flushes in late spring and early summer.
Cultivation and Propagation: This is an easily grown cactus, suited to hanging baskets as well as pots. Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. This Echinopsis needs a period of cool rest in winter to produce flowers abundantly. It flowers freely indoors if conditions suit it. The plant survives outside without protection in winter (cold hardy to -8° ) but somewhat prone to rot, then, too.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
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United States2 very healthy-looking pieces. Very much appreciate the name tag in each pot. Can't wait to try my hand at this cactus thing!
United StatesLove this Can your packaging for shipment is the best around
United StatesReally loving this little peanut. It came well packaged and is thriving. This was my third purchase from Planet Desert and will continue to buy more from them in the future.
United StatesPlant arrived in great condition and was packed very well, looked healthy and transplanted into a new pot well. I didn't think we would see it flower this year but it flowered within a couple of weeks of receiving it. The bloom was stunning. The picture wasn't altered, it really looked like this.
United StatesSo beautiful lovely blooms!
