{"product_id":"echinopsis-huascha-var-grandiflora","title":"Echinopsis huascha var. grandiflora (Trichocereus grandiflorus) - Red Torch Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrichocereus grandiflorus\u003c\/strong\u003e is the horticultural name by which this cactus is widely known; however, modern taxonomic sources treat it within the species \u003cstrong\u003eEchinopsis huascha\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the form frequently listed as \u003cstrong\u003eEchinopsis huascha var. grandiflora\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is native to \u003cstrong\u003eCatamarca, Argentina\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows in mountainous areas and on rocky slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a globular to short-columnar cactus that can branch from the base and form decorative clusters over time. Its main attraction is its large, intensely colored flowers, which appear near the tops of the stems. The classic \u003cem\u003egrandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e form produces predominantly \u003cstrong\u003edeep red to crimson-red flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are very large in relation to the plant’s size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorticultural name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrichocereus grandiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name frequently used today:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEchinopsis huascha\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003egrandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLobivia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHelianthocereus grandiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Torch Cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catamarca, Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial succulent cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobular to short-cylindrical stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranches from the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 12–18 ribs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellowish-brown to reddish-brown spines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, diurnal, funnel-shaped flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic form produces predominantly deep red flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers a very bright position with direct sunlight. Plants previously grown in a greenhouse should be gradually acclimatized to intense sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e very airy, porous and well-draining, with a substantial mineral component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active growing period; allow the soil to dry out thoroughly between waterings. Avoid excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e occurs during the warm season in sufficiently mature, well-grown specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e benefits from a cooler, dry rest period with very limited watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e LLIFLE mentions tolerance of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e-7°C or even lower under favorable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e; however, potted specimens should be protected from frost and kept in dry soil at low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, during the active growing period, using a fertilizer intended for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Secret Garden soil recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For \u003cem\u003eTrichocereus grandiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Soil for Cacti, Succulents and Adenium - SG MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, an airy mix with rapid drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView the product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\"\u003ehttps:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003every large flowers in relation to the plant’s size;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eintense crimson-red coloration in the classic form;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erobust cactus that is relatively easy to grow;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecan form spectacular clusters over time;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eimpressive flowering during the warm season;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehighly valued in horticultural hybridization programs, which have produced forms with flowers in many other colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe plant is sold without flowers. Shape, size, degree of branching and spination may naturally vary from one specimen to another. As a result of growth, handling or transport, the cactus may have minor scars, superficial spots, areas of corking or damaged spines, without affecting the plant’s health or viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"8.5 cm pot","offer_id":57166815101254,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/B93ECB30-726F-4F37-8420-A7F718C55312.jpg?v=1787229229","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-be\/products\/echinopsis-huascha-var-grandiflora","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}