Scientific Name
Echinopsis 'Annie'
Common Name(s)
Peanut Cactus
Synonym(s)
Chamaecereus 'Annie', Echinopsis chamaecereus 'Annie', ×Chamaelobivia 'Annie'
Scientific Classification
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Trichocereeae
Genus: Echinopsis
Origin
This cactus, formerly known as ×Chamaelobivia 'Annie', is a hybrid that results from a cross between Chamaecereus silvestrii (now Echinopsis chamaecereus) and an unknown Lobivia. Both genera, Chamaecereus and Lobivia, are now classified within the genus Echinopsis, which makes it an Echinopsis hybrid.
Description
Echinopsis 'Annie', formerly known as ×Chamaelobivia 'Annie', is a small cactus with numerous upright, stubby stems and incredible flowers. It can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and branch profusely from the base, forming a dense clump over time. The stems are cylindrical with 10 to 12 ribs lined with clusters of short, light-colored spines. They are thicker than those of its parent Echinopsis chamaecereus.
In spring, Echinopsis 'Annie' explodes with numerous pinkish-yellow flowers. The funnel-shaped flowers can reach a diameter of 3 inches (7.5 cm).
Echinopsis 'Annie' is often sold as Echinopsis chamaecereus 'Annie'.
How to Grow and Care for Echinopsis 'Annie'
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30°F (-1.1°C) to 50°F (10°C).
If you can grow cacti and succulents successfully, you can likely grow the Echinopsis species without much trouble. Like many cacti, they prefer a drying period between waterings, even when they slightly wilt. When you water, however, you should water deeply. The plant will noticeably plump up. The cactus mustn't be exposed to prolonged dampness and standing water. Never let your cactus sit in a dish of water. Lastly, ensure fertilizer during the growing season for the best results.
Echinopsis can be easily rooted from offsets that cluster around the mother plant's base. Cut offsets close to the stem at the narrowest possible place. When rooting cacti from cuttings, let the fresh cutting dry slightly on a paper towel, and cut the cacti at the narrowest point possible. After a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size of the cut surface, it should have dried and formed a callus or a slightly rough opening. Once the callous has formed, place the cutting in a rooting mixture of fast-draining cacti soil.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Echinopsis.
Links
- Back to genus Echinopsis
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