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Golden Torch Cereus
Scientific Name: Echinopsis spachiana (Lem.) Friedrich & G. D. Rowley
Synonym: Cereus spachianus, Trichocereus spachianus, Echinocereus spachianus, Cereus santiaguensis, Echinopsis santiaguensis, Trichocereus santiaguensis
Family: Cactaceae

Show Larger Picture Trichocereus spachianus at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 11-13 USDA: 9b-11 Frost Tolerance: Frost tender Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Western Argentina, Bolivia Growth Habits: Multi-stemmed columnar cactus, basally branching, 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter (5-6 cm), 7 feet tall (2 m); 10 to 15 ribs; yellowish areoles turning grey as they age; 1 to 3 yellowish centrals, 0.5 inch long (12 mm); 8 to 10 radials, 0.5 inch long (12 mm). Watering Needs: Moderate water Propagation: Cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Large white nocturnal flowers in late spring. The flowers are up to 8 inches long (20 cm), 6 inches in diameter (15 cm)