Peanut Cactus, Chamaecereus silvestrii, Chamaecereus silvestrii crassicaule, Cereus silvestrii, Lobivia silvestrii
A very popular cactus, Echinopsis chamaecereus (Peanut Cactus) is a mat-forming cactus with slender, sprawling, finger-like stems. Initially erect, the pale green stems, up to 6 in. long (15 cm) but only 4 in. tall (10 cm), feature 8-10 ribs and are covered in soft, small white bristles. Blooming in flushes in late spring and early summer, funnel-shaped vermilion-red flowers, 2-3 in. long (5-7 cm), are produced in great quantities. Peanut Cactus blooms freely indoors if conditions suit it. Easy to grow, this trailing cactus is perfect for hanging baskets and containers. It can be grown as a houseplant, but also grows well outdoors in frost-free climates. It is reported to be cold-hardy down to 18°F (-8°C) for short periods.
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Houseplants, Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Echinopsis |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Houseplants, Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Echinopsis |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Echinopsis chamaecereus (Peanut Cactus) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
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| Echinopsis chamaecereus (Peanut Cactus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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