saguaro cactus house plant Trichocereus terschekii

saguaro cactus house plant Trichocereus terschekiiTrichocereus terscheckii (Echinopsis terscheckii) Argentine Saguaro Saguaro like cacti native to Northern Argentina. They form 10 12in. thick vertical columns made up of 8 14 ribs with golden spines and arms eventually. Their areoles are evenly spaced along these ribs and have anywhere from 8 15 radial and center spines that are usually 3in. long. The flesh coloration can be variable depending on the growing conditions from green to grey green. Plant

Trichocereus terscheckii (Echinopsis terscheckii) - Argentine Saguaro

Saguaro-like cacti native to Northern Argentina. They form 10-12in. thick vertical columns made up of 8-14 ribs with golden spines and arms eventually. Their areoles are evenly spaced along these ribs and have anywhere from 8-15 radial and center spines that are usually 3in. long. The flesh coloration can be variable depending on the growing conditions from green to grey-green. Plant in well-drained soil and don’t water them in the winter. 5gal. rooted plants approx. 12-15in. tall

Growth Guide

These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.

     Exposure: Full sun

    Watering: Low

     Mature Height: 8-20 feet

     Mature Width:  2-10 feet (with arms)

     Ships: Bare root   Why bare root?

Plant Highlights

A quick snapshot of what makes this plant stand out.

     Easy To Grow

     Slow Growing

     Seed Grown

    Good For Pots

     Cold Hardy

    Fire Resistant

    Deer Resistant

Where To Plant

USDA Hardiness Zones show which plants thrive in your climate based on average winter lows. The lower the number, the colder the region. Use the map below to find your zone and choose plants that will grow successfully year after year.

     Hardiness Zone: 8-11 (USDA)

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