Xerophyte

Central Spines

4, forming a cross, lower one stronger often curving downward, 27-30 mm long.

Description

Echinopsis lamprochloraSN|8214]]SN|8214]] is a strong growing shrubby cactus with lovely shining bright green stems.

Flowers

Funnel-shaped, very large, white, 20-24 cm long.

Spines

Stiff, sharp, yellowish to brown, becoming reddish brown with age.

Ribs

9 to 15 ribs, low, rounded, slightly notched below the areoles, which are to 1 to 1,2 cm apart.

Stem

Erect, columnar, freely branching from the base, 0,5-1(-3) m tall, glossy grass green, 6 to 8 cm. thick.

Radial Spines

10 to15(-20), shorter 6-9 mm long.