Cacti
Cardon Grande
Echinopsis terscheckii
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Somewhat similar in form to the saguaro but grows faster and is smaller at maturity. Previously classified as Trichocereus terscheckii.
The Basics
Type: CactiSun: Full SunHardiness: 10°FWater: LowNative To: ArgentinaGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 20'Mature Width: 8'Mature Form: TreelikeFoliage
EvergreenColor: Light greenTexture: Tan spinesWildlife
Nocturnal pollinatorsFlowers
Flower Color: WhiteSeason: SpringComments
Litter: LowThorns: MediumIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15689348090b888dd48.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Sam Draper
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Photo By: Sam Draper