GOLDEN TORCH CACTUS
Scientific Name: Trichocereus terscheckii
Common Names: Golden Torch Cactus
Description: Trichocereus terscheckii is a majestic columnar cactus native to Argentina. It’s prized for its striking golden spines and daytime-blooming flowers.
Size:
- In its natural habitat, the Golden Torch Cactus can grow to impressive heights of 20-50 feet (6-15 meters) or more.
- As a cultivated plant, it typically reaches a more manageable size of 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) with proper care.
Stems: The defining feature is the tall, columnar, and upright stems. These stems can be green or blue-green and typically have several ribs running vertically.
Uses: Echinopsis schickendantzii is a popular ornamental plant due to its:
- Unique, globular form.
- Golden spines (though less prominent than Trichocereus terscheckii).
- Daytime-blooming white flowers (though less frequent).
