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
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late spring, early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinopsis chamaecereus (Formerly known as Chamaecereus Silvestrii ) |
| Common Name | Peanut cactus, dwarf cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange Red |
| Genus | Echinopsis |
| Growth Habit | Trailing, hanging |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall, 12 in. long |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, deer resistance, pest resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Funnel shaped flowers, Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late spring, early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinopsis chamaecereus (Formerly known as Chamaecereus Silvestrii ) |
| Common Name | Peanut cactus, dwarf cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange Red |
| Genus | Echinopsis |
| Growth Habit | Trailing, hanging |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall, 12 in. long |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, deer resistance, pest resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Funnel shaped flowers, Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
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
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late spring, early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinopsis chamaecereus (Formerly known as Chamaecereus Silvestrii ) |
| Common Name | Peanut cactus, dwarf cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange Red |
| Genus | Echinopsis |
| Growth Habit | Trailing, hanging |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall, 12 in. long |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, deer resistance, pest resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Funnel shaped flowers, Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
