| Botanical Name: Echinopsis candicans | |
| Common Name: Argentine Giant |
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Information by: Mary Irish
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Description
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Notes
Evergreen sprawling cactus grows at a moderate rate to 2' x 3'. Stems are medium green and covered with small yellow spines. Showy white flowers 6" - 8" across appear in spring. Blooms are fragrant and open at night. Requires partial shade. Native to Argentina. Also known as Trichocereus candicans.