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Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) Br. & R.
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- Common Name: Peanut Cactus
- Family: Cactaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Argentina
- Habitat:
- Description: [syn Echinopsis chamaecereus, Lobivia silvestrii]
This well-known cactus is composed of clusters of initially erect, finger-sized stems that are pale green with numerous soft, white bristles. Established plants can reach a height of 6 in (15 cm) and width of 12 in (30 cm), with many crowded stems. From an early age it flowers freely indoors if conditions suit it, producing vivid orange-red blooms about 2 in (5 cm) in diameter in spring and summer.
- Culture: This is an easily grown cactus, popular as an indoor and balcony plant and well suited to hanging baskets as well as pots. Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny spot and watch for infestations of mealybug, scale insects and spider mite. Propagate from offsets or seed.
Restrictions:- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant
Images of this accession: {and/or its current location}
 Accession Data:- Accession # 200000100
- Source: Dave Delucia
- Accession Date: 12-11-2000
- Bench: 1303 - Cactaceae
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 04-17-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: core eudicots
- Order: Caryophyllales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Cactaceae
- SubFamily: Cactoideae
- Tribe:
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References:Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
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