Indoor Succulent & Cacti
Echinopsis chamaecereus (Peanut Cactus)
Echinopsis chamaecereus
Also known as Peanut Cactus
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About This Plant
Echinopsis chamaecereus (Peanu), 'Peanu', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
A succulent or cactus prized for sculptural form, water-storing leaves or stems, and minimal care.
Bright indirect to direct light suits this plant. Plant in well-drained, sandy soil. Hardy USDA Zone 9 to 11 (mostly indoor). Allow potting mix to dry completely between waterings. Many tolerate low water and occasional neglect. Most need protection from frost , keep indoors over winter in PNW.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Echinopsis chamaecereus
- Common name
- Peanut Cactus
- Lifecycle
- Tender perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 2-4 in tall × 6-12 in wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Bloom color
- Pink, Yellow, Orange
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Hummingbirds
- Wildlife: Hummingbird nectar
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