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Trichocereus spachianus forma cristata
(Syn: Echinopsis spachiana "cristata" )

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Description: Multi-stemmed columnar cactus
Ribs: obtuse, rounded;
Areoles : About 1 cm. apart, large, covered with short yellow wool, turning white or grey as they age;
Spines: Radial spines 8 to 10,  6 mm to 1 cm. long, spreading, stiff, sharp, amber-yellow to brown ;central 1 to 3 yellowish centrals, 12 mm long, stronger and longer than the radials; all the spines later becoming grey.
 

 


 

 

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Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Scientific Name: Echinopsis spachiana (Lemaire) H. Friedrich & G. D. Rowley 1974  "cristata"

Basionym
: Cereus spachianus  Lemaire 1840
 

Common name : Golden Torch Cereus

Origin Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.


Synonyms:

  • Echinocereus spachianus  (Lem.) Rümpler 1885
  • Trichocereus spachianus  (Lem.) Riccobono 1909
  • Cereus santiaguensis  Speg. 1905
  • Trichocereus santiaguensis  (Speg.) Backeb. 1959
  • Echinopsis santiaguensis  (Speg.) H.Friedrich & G.D.Rowley 1974
 
 

 

Cultivation: Frost Tolerance:  Fairly cold tolerant, it can easy tolerate light frost
Sun Exposure: Best in full sun or light shade exposure.

Propagation:  Easy by grafting or cuttings.
 

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