Echinopsis spachiana
Echinopsis spachiana, commonly known as Torch cactus, is an evergreen perennial ornamental cactus that thrives in full sun and requires low water. It is suitable for USDA zones 4–10, growing to a height of 0.2–1.5 meters. This cactus prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils. It blooms from May to August with white, pink, and red flowers, attracts pollinators, and is not toxic.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.2–1.5 m
Spread
0.2–1 m
Zones
4–10
Flower colors