Echinopsis schickendantzii
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Echinopsis schickendantzii

Torch cactus

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Water every
7 days
Temperature
20–37 °C
0
Hardiness
Zone 10–11
Click count
34
Observations
42

Description

Source: leafsnap

Soehrensia schickendantzii is a cactus found in northwestern Argentina in provinces of Salta and Tucumán at elevations of 1600 to 3200 meters.

Care Guide

💧 Water Every 7 days
Suggested frequency: Every 7 days
☀️ Light Full sun

Echinopsis schickendantzii, a plant native to dry areas, flourishes under direct sunlight, a characteristic trait of its original habitat that bears little shade and intense sunlight. It also tolerates semi-shade conditions, exhibiting some flexibility in its development.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Echinopsis schickendantzii prospers in hot climates and needs elevated temperatures during its growth period to stimulate development and metabolic processes. It appreciates abundant sunlight, suitable humidity levels and efficient ventilation. Nonetheless, it is vulnerable to harm from extremely low temperatures and too much watering. It is essential to maintain equilibrium and also avoid extraordinarily high temperatures and extremely parched situations.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 0-0
Soil pH: 0-0
🌱 Fertilizer

For the Echinopsis schickendantzii, providing a small amount of fertilizer 1-2 times annually during the growing phase is adequate. It is advisable to steer clear of fertilization in the winter and summer seasons when the plant is in its dormant phase. A decrease in fertilizer for replanted plants is suggested, and it is best to wait a few months post replanting to fertilize. Fertilizing assists in promoting healthy development and encourages flower production.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Succulent
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Echinopsis
Family
Cactaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-11
Mature Height
1 cm to 75 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Size
15.24 cm to 20.32 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Tags (5)

Common Names (1)

en Torch cactus