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Image of Echinopsis deserticola
II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 270-660 m. 12 02, 2007
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| Species: | Echinopsis deserticola (Werderm.) Friedrich & Rowley | |
| Family: | Cactaceae |  |
| Order: | Caryophyllales | |
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| Record: | 0918 |
| About 10 Echinopsis in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
| About 164 Cactaceae in Chile and 67 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height:100 Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Echinopsis deserticola II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 7 - 14 petals Height:100
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Image of Echinopsis deserticola II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Echinopsis deserticola II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Echinopsis deserticola II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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