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Golden Torch Cactus

Echinopsis Spachianus

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Overview

The Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis spachianus) is a striking, columnar cactus, growing 2-3 inches in diameter and reaching up to 2-7 feet tall. It boasts a dense array of white spines and large, fragrant, nocturnal flowers that bloom in summer, emitting a creamy yellow hue. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil, making it a superb choice for accenting rock gardens or adding vertical interest in arid landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Type Cactus, Shrub
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — These blossoms can be up to 7 inches long and 4 inches in diameter
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — green to blue-green column adorned with golden spines that give this plant its common nameGolden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — this plant is hardy and low maintenanceGolden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — The Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis spachianus) is a strikingGolden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — the Golden Torch Cactus requires well-drained soil and only minimal watering to thriveGolden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — emitting a creamy yellow hueGolden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — fragrant white flowers that bloom nocturnally and last only a day+10

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus, Shrub
Family
Cactaceae

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Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — These blossoms can be up to 7 inches long and 4 inches in diameter
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — green to blue-green column adorned with golden spines that give this plant its common name
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — this plant is hardy and low maintenance
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — The Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis spachianus) is a striking
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — the Golden Torch Cactus requires well-drained soil and only minimal watering to thrive
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — emitting a creamy yellow hue
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — fragrant white flowers that bloom nocturnally and last only a day
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — promising minimal care and maximized visual impact
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — making it a superb choice for accenting rock gardens or adding vertical interest in arid landscapes
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — The spines, arranged in neat rows along the cactus's ribs, can grow up to 0.75 inches in length
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — usually appearing in the late spring to early summer
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — Frost-sensitive, it must be protected or brought indoors where temperatures fall below 25°F
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — growing 2-3 inches in diameter and reaching up to 2-7 feet tall
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — scientifically named Echinopsis spachianus
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — nocturnal flowers that bloom in summer
Golden Torch Cactus (Echinopsis Spachianus) — tolerating dry conditions excellently
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