Argentine Giant

Echinopsis candicans

Latin Name
Echinopsis candicans

Common Name
Argentine Giant

Native Distribution
Ecuador to Central Argentina

Size: Height to about 3’; spreads to about 7’ or more; stems typically 4” across

Flower: Strongly fragrant 8” white flowers with yellow centers; open at night; blooms last a single day; several bloom cycles Mar-Apr

Stems: Medium green with 9-11 low ribs

Site Preferences: Full sun - partial shade - light shade; deep, infrequent irrigation in well-drained soil; tolerates reflected heat

Landscape Uses: Striking accent or specimen; suitable for xeriscaping; needs lots of room to spread; avoid planting under trees – stems collect and hold plant debris

Plant Characteristics

  • • Fast growing

    • Long stems

    • Spreading habit

    • Needs a lot of room

    • Easy to propagate

    • Pollinators: moths & bats

    • Aging plants can look ragged

    • Adaptable to variety of sunlight conditions

    • Drought tolerant

    • Hardy to 15F

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