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Argentine Giant Cactus, Echinopsis candicans Photo Taken March 20, 2006 At Westbrook Village.

Argentine Giant Cactus, Echinopsis candicans Photo Taken March 20, 2006 At Westbrook Village.

Argentine Giant Cactus Echinopsis candicans	Argentine Giant Cactus Echinopsis candicans

Argentine Giant Cactus Echinopsis candicans, Cactus Family ( Cactaceae ), Argentine Giant Cactus. Also called . A columnar cactus with each stem fast growing up to 4 inches wide, 3 feet tall, and clumping 6 - 7 feet wide. Most books say that they only clump to about 3 feet but as you can see from the top photo, the plants can spread to about 7 feet. It's fragrant blooms normally open at night and persist until early morning. The bright white petals and yellow centers attract night pollinators such as, moths and bats. While it is said to be a nocturnal blooming cactus with the flowers closing at early morning. On cool, cloudy days in Arizona; the flowers continue blooming during the day. Echinopsis candicans is low water use, but that does not mean it requires no water. It prefers deep infrequent irrigation and well-draining soil. Height: Height to about 3 feet. Spreading to about 7 feet. Flowers: White with yellow centers, very fragrant, up to 8 inches in diameter. Blooming Time: March - April. Segments: Green stems are stems 3 or 4 inches thick. Fruit: Purple, with a red pulp. Elevation: 0 - 2,800 Feet. Habitat: Sandy flats. Full Sun. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to Argentina. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Westbrook Village. Photo Taken March 20, 2006.

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