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Echinopsis pentlandii

A clustering high-Andean cactus (often sold as Lobivia pentlandii) from the Altiplano of southern Peru and Bolivia at about 3800–3900 m. Its flowers range from purple-pink to red, orange or yellow. It takes intense sun, cold nights and a dry winter, and flowers best after a cold, dry rest.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets 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

Open high-Andean puna and Altiplano grassland, growing in groups among rocks and bunch grasses.

Recorded at 3800–3900 m.

PunoLa PazOruroCochabambaPotosíCusco

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.