Echinopsis lageniformis

The Bolivian torch, a fast, bluish columnar cactus to 2–5 m with large white night-blooming flowers, from dry Andean valleys at about 1000–3300 m. It wants full sun, cool nights and a dry winter; the monstrose and 'penis cactus' cultivars are popular forms.

At home, aim for

Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Dry inter-Andean valley scrub on rocky slopes, growing as an open shrub or small tree in full sun.

Literature gives 1000–3300 m; the few dated GBIF records sit at 3000 m.

BoliviaLa PazCochabambaChuquisacaTarija

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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