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.
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Blooming Season | Late spring/early summer |
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Common Name | Peanut cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | Red |
Frost Tolerance | −7°c (19°f) |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11 |
Height | 6-12 in. |
Origin | Argentina |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Echinopsis chamaecereus Peanut |
Shape | - |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |