Echinopsis schickendantzii
Scientific Name: Echinopsis schickendantzii F.A.C. Weber in Bois
Synonym: Echinopsis manguinii, Trichocereus manguinii, Trichocereus schickendantzii, Trichocereus shaferi, Trichocereus volcanensis
Family: Cactaceae
Trichocereus volcanensis at Holly Gate Nursery
Origin: Northwestern Argentina
Growth Habits: Branching basally, stems up to 14 inches long (35 cm), 4 inches in diameter (10 cm); 14 prominent ribs; whitish areoles, 0.2 to 0.4 inch apart (5-10 mm); 10 spines, 0.5 inch long (12 mm)
Blooming Habits:
Unscented white flowers, opened day or night, up to 8 inches long (20 cm), followed by edible fruit.
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