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 columnar cactus forming a bush of several stems up to 2 meters high. It needs well-drained soil and sunshine. It can be grown outdoors in Atlantic climates, but is damaged by winter rains. It blooms spectacularly in summer.