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Echinopsis 'Haku Jo'

Echinopsis 'Haku Jo' is a Japanese cultivar known for its distinctive, white, woolly areoles that contrast sharply with the green stems. It forms clumps of columnar stems and produces large, white, fragrant, night-blooming flowers typical of the genus.

Botanical Profile

Family:	Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus:	Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)
Cultivar:	Haku Jo

Cultivation

Full sun and well-draining cactus mix. Water deeply but infrequently. The white wool on the areoles is a key ornamental feature. Provide good air circulation. The large night flowers are spectacular. A prized cultivar for Echinopsis enthusiasts.

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