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Argentine Giant
Echinopsis candicans

One of the many night blooming cereus. Large white flowers are striking, 6 to 8 inches across and fragrant. This columnar cactus has twisted central spines reaching 4 inches long. Needs regular water to become established then will accept low water. Synonym: Trichocereus candicans

  • Plant type: Cactus
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
  • Height range: 3 Feet
  • Width range: 3 Feet
  • Canopy value: 7 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Flower color: White
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer
  • Fruit season: Summer
  • Design style: Thorns/Spines
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
  • Soil preference: Well Drained, Dry
  • Native location: Northern Argentina
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic
  • Sunset zones: 11, 12, 13
  • USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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