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Echinopsis candicans
Scientific Name: Echinopsis candicans F.A.C. Weber
Synonym: Cereus candicans , Trichocereus candicans, Cereus candicans var. courantii, Echinopsis courantii, Trichocereus courantii, Trichocereus candicans var. courantii, Cereus gladiatus, Trichocereus candicans var. gladiatus, Trichocereus neolamprochlorus, Trichocereus pseudocandicans, Echinopsis pseudocandicans, Helianthocereus pseudocandicans
Family: Cactaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 11-13 USDA: 9-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Northern Argentina Growth Habits: Columnar cactus, each stem fast growing to 4 inches wide (10 cm), 3 feet tall (90 cm), clump 3 feet wide Watering Needs: Little water when established Propagation: Offsets and seeds in spring

Blooming Habits:
Nocturnal, scented, white flowers, up to 3 inches in diameter (7.5 cm)