Summary: Trichocereus spachianus (syn.: Echinopsis spachiana) is a candle cactus in the Cactaceae family.

Botanical name: Trichocereus spachianus (Lem.) Riccob. Family: Cactaceae Synonym: Echinopsis spachiana (Lem.) Friedrich & G.D.Rowley Origin: Argentina (West) Common name: candle cactus Hardiness: -12°C dry Trichocereus spachianus is a candle or columnar cactus, forming a bush of several stems up to 2 meters high. It needs well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown outdoors in Atlantic climates, but is damaged by winter rains. It blooms spectacularly in summer.