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Golden Torch Cactus Care

Trichocereus Spachianus

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What is the plant

Echinopsis spachiana, commonly known as the golden torch, (white) torch cactus or golden column, is a species of cactus native to South America. Previously known as Trichocereus spachianus for many years, it is commonly cultivated as a pot or rockery plant worldwide. It has a columnar habit, with a lime-green cylindrical body with 1–2 cm long golden spines.

humidity

humidity

Dry

lighting

lighting

Full Sun

hardiness zone

hardiness zone

9a - 11b

difficulty

difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    This species seems to do better with a little more water than most cacti.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Asexually by rooting of stems segments. Allow stem segments to callus for several weeks before directly sticking into the soil.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    During the growing season fertilize them monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Outside full sun, inside needs bright light, and some direct sun. During winter month, put them in a cool luminous place

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Need a fertile, well-drained soil mix. Water the plants well and allow them to dry before watering again.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Trichocereus Spachianus is very easy to grow and cold hardy as low as -12°C (or less).

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  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    80 people already have this plant 10 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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