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Plant Habit: Tree
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: Up to 30 feet or more
Fruit: Edible to birds
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Pinkish white
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
5"-6"
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Raw
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Leucostele atacamensis subsp. pasacana
  • Synonym: Echinopsis atacamensis subsp. pasacana

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Location: BG Bochum (Germany)
Date: 2015-09-23
Location: Botanicactus - Mallorca - Spain
Date: 2016-10-15
Location: Jardi Botanic de Soller - Mallorca - Spain
Date: 2016-10-15
Location: Botanischer Garten der Universitaet Wien
Date: 2016-10-15
Location: Botanicactus - Mallorca - Spain
Date: 2016-10-15
Location: Botanicactus - Mallorca - Spain
Date: 2016-10-15
Location: Nationale Plantentuin Meise (Botanical Garden near Brussels)
Date: 2015-01-20
Location: Nationale Plantentuin Meise (Botanical Garden near Brussels)
Date: 2015-01-20
Location: Botanical Garden of Berlin
Date: 2015-11-09
Location: Botanical Garden 'Botanicactus' - Mallorca
Date: 2010-11-06
Location: Botanical Garden 'Botanicactus' - Mallorca
Date: 2010-11-06
Location: Botanical Garden 'Botanicactus' - Mallorca
Date: 2010-11-06
Comments:
  • Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Apr 27, 2024 2:13 PM concerning plant:
    Branched, spiny cactus tree from South America to over 30 feet tall (in old age). 20-30 ribs, 50-100 unequal spines. White to pinkish white flowers; hairy, dark green, edible fruit. Slow growing, long lived, drought tolerant.

    From Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. This subspecies is taller than the type Cardon Grande (Leucostele atacamensis subsp. atacamensis) (>30 feet vs. 20 feet) and much more likely to be branched.

    About a dozen species formerly filed under Echinopsis and Trichocereus were recently moved to the genus Leucostele based on genetic evidence, but they will usually be found under the former names. This subspecies is often sold as Echinopsis or Trichocereus pasacana.

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