chamaecereus silvestrii

Quick Overview

Chamaecereus silvestrii is a species of cactus from northwestern Argentina and Bolivia. Synonyms include Echinopsis chamaecereus and Lobivia silvestrii.[1] It has been called the peanut cactus.Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny spot, suited to hanging baskets as well as pots. It flowers freely indoors if conditions suit it. The plant survives outside without protection in winter (cold hardy to -8° ) but somewhat prone to rot.

Description

Chamaecereus silvestrii has long stems about 1 cm (0.4 in) across. Orange flowers up to 4 cm (1.6 in) wide appear in late spring.[2] This plant should not be confused with Echinopsis silvestrii, a synonym of Echinopsis albispinosa, a species with a very different appearance In cultivation, Ch. silvestrii is hardy to temperatures as low as −7 °C (19 °F) if kept dry.

Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Chamaecereus
Species: C. silvestrii

it is a very popular cactus with many crowded finger-like stems. Established plants can reach a height of 15 cm and width of 30 (or more) cm.This Echinopsis needs a period of cool rest in winter to produce flowers abundantly.

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