Red Torch Cactus, Desert’s Blooming Jewel, Chamaecereus grandiflorus, Helianthocereus grandiflorus, Lobivia grandiflora, Lobivia huascha var. grandiflora, Trichocereus grandiflorus
Echinopsis huascha var. grandiflora (Red Torch Cactus) is a basally branching columnar cactus with globose to short-cylindrical stems, 4 in. in diameter (10 cm), bearing 12-18 ribs lined with sharp, needle-like spines, 1-2 in. long (2-5 cm). In spring, glorious crimson, funnel-shaped flowers, 4 in. long (10 cm), are produced near the end of the stems. Easy to grow, Red Torch Cactus is reported to be cold-hardy down to 19°F (-7°C) for short periods. It adds long-lasting beauty to the landscape. A must for in-ground cactus gardens.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Cactaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 3' (15cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Cactaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 3' (15cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Echinopsis huascha var. grandiflora (Red Torch Cactus) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Echinopsis huascha var. grandiflora (Red Torch Cactus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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