Red Torch Cactus Seeds 10 Count Echinopsis huascha Argentine Hedgehog Description: The Red Torch Cactus is a medium sized clumping, basally branching, columnar cactus, growing from 18 inches to 36 inches tall. It can be used as a grafting stock for smaller cactus species. It has beautiful large red flowers that open in the evening and last 1-3 days. It is native to Argentina. Echinopsis huascha used to be named Trichocereus huascha. Height: About 18 inches to 36 inches tall. Flowers: Red-violet or fuchsia colored flowers; Cup Shaped, 2 - 3"" long and wide. Blossoms last for about three days. Stems: Cylendrical and Green, from 2 to 3"" in diameter with 12 to 18 small ribs. They often grow together in a base of a loose cluster of stems which can spread out as large as 3 feet in size. Spines: Straight 4 to 6 yellow or brownish central spines, 2 to 3 inches long ; 9 to 11 radials, 1 3/5 inches long. Blooming Time: Late March - April. Fruit: Red, Up to 1"" long and 3/4"" in diameter fruit which is edible. Native Range: Native to Argentina. Elevation: 0 - 3,000 Feet. Habitat: Desert; sandy slopes, flats, and rocky hillsides. Will grow in a full sun/partial shade. USDA Zones: 7b - 11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 10
