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Echinopsis chiloensis

Also known as

Cactus chilensis, Cactus polymorphus, Cereus chilensis eburneus, Cereus chilensis quisco, Cereus chiloensis brevispinulus, Cereus chiloensis eburneus, Cereus chiloensis flavescens, Cereus chiloensis funkianus, Cereus chiloensis lamprochlorus, Cereus chiloensis panhoplites, Cereus chiloensis panphoplites, Cereus chiloensis polygonus, Cereus chiloensis poselgeri, Cereus chiloensis pycnacanthus, Cereus chiloensis quisco, Cereus chiloensis zizkaanus, Cereus coquimbanus, Cereus funkii, Cereus panoplaeatus, Cereus polymorphus, Cereus pycnacanthus, Cereus quintero, Cereus quisco, Cereus ziczkaanus, Cereus zizkaanus, ? eburneus, Echinocactus elegans, Echinocactus jenischianus, Echinocactus pyramidalis, Echinopsis chilensis eburnea, Echinopsis chiloensis eburnea, Echinopsis skottsbergii breviata, Eulychnia eburnea, Leucostele bolligeriana, Leucostele chiloensis, Leucostele litoralis, Leucostele skottsbergii, Trichocereus chiloensis australis, Trichocereus chiloensis borealis, Trichocereus chiloensis conjugens, Trichocereus chiloensis conjungens, Trichocereus chiloensis eburneus, Trichocereus chiloensis panhoplites, Trichocereus funkii, Trichocereus skottsbergii, Trichocereus skottsbergii breviatus and Trichocereus skottsbergii skottsbergii

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Echinopsis chiloensis

Genus

Echinopsis

Family

Cactaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Echinopsis chiloensis

💦 Water

How often to water your Echinopsis chiloensis

Echinopsis chiloensis needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for None in your home

Echinopsis chiloensis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Echinopsis chiloensis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Echinopsis chiloensis in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Echinopsis chiloensis

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Echinopsis chiloensis: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Echinopsis chiloensis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Echinopsis chiloensis thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Echinopsis chiloensis requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Echinopsis chiloensis is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Echinopsis chiloensis prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

🪴 Soil

Echinopsis chiloensis is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

💩 Fertilizer

Echinopsis chiloensis grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Echinopsis chiloensis to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Echinopsis chiloensis is native to South America.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Echinopsis chiloensis can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Echinopsis chiloensis. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!