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Leucostele chiloensis SEEDS - Rare Cactus SEEDSLeucostele chiloensis seeds grow into the quisco or Chilean giant cactus — an accepted species native to the desert and dry shrubland biome of north and central Chile. IUCN Least Concern. The species epithet chiloensis means \'of Chile\' (from Latin), originally named from Chilean specimens by Colla; combination by Schlumpberger. Previously placed in Trichocereus or Echinopsis, now recognised in the accepted genus Leucostele. The common name \'quisco\' is from the Mapuche language. Produces a shrub-like to tree-like body 1–6 m tall; 11–17 low, wide ribs; yellow spines turning grey with age; white daytime flowers to 14 cm; edible fruits 3–5 cm. Very cold-tolerant for a Chilean columnar. Family Cactaceae.Full sun; very well-drained, rocky or sandy soils; drought-tolerant; very cold-tolerant; N and central Chile desert/dry shrubland. IUCN Least Concern. \'Chiloensis\' = of Chile (Latin; described Colla, comb. Schlumpb.; formerly Trichocereus/Echinopsis chiloensis; IUCN LC; quisco = Mapuche name); N-central Chile; tree-like 1-6m; 11-17 ribs; white daytime flowers 14cm; edible fruits; very cold-tolerant Tree-like 1-6m; 11-17 ribs; yellow-grey spines; white daytime flowers to 14cm; edible fruits; N-central Chile; IUCN LC; very cold-tolerant N and central Chile — desert/dry shrubland biome; IUCN LC; quisco; accepted genus Leucostele; formerly Trichocereus chiloensis; edible fruits Genus Leucostele: Chile; Family Cactaceae; Order Caryophyllales Full sun; well-drained rocky/sandy soils; drought-tolerant; very cold-tolerant; IUCN LC; N-central Chile; Cactaceae Leucostele chiloensis — the quisco or Chilean giant cactus — IUCN LC; known as \'quisco\' in the Mapuche language; white daytime flowers to 14 cm; edible fruits; from north and central Chile.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds. Leucostele chiloensis SEEDS - Rare Cactus SEEDS
Leucostele chiloensis seeds grow into the quisco or Chilean giant cactus — an accepted species native to the desert and dry shrubland biome of north and central Chile. IUCN Least Concern. The species epithet chiloensis means \'of Chile\' (from Latin), originally named from Chilean specimens by Colla; combination by Schlumpberger. Previously placed in Trichocereus or Echinopsis, now recognised in the accepted genus Leucostele. The common name \'quisco\' is from the Mapuche language. Produces a shrub-like to tree-like body 1–6 m tall; 11–17 low, wide ribs; yellow spines turning grey with age; white daytime flowers to 14 cm; edible fruits 3–5 cm. Very cold-tolerant for a Chilean columnar. Family Cactaceae.
Full sun; very well-drained, rocky or sandy soils; drought-tolerant; very cold-tolerant; N and central Chile desert/dry shrubland. IUCN Least Concern.
- \'Chiloensis\' = of Chile (Latin; described Colla, comb. Schlumpb.; formerly Trichocereus/Echinopsis chiloensis; IUCN LC; quisco = Mapuche name); N-central Chile; tree-like 1-6m; 11-17 ribs; white daytime flowers 14cm; edible fruits; very cold-tolerant
- Tree-like 1-6m; 11-17 ribs; yellow-grey spines; white daytime flowers to 14cm; edible fruits; N-central Chile; IUCN LC; very cold-tolerant
- N and central Chile — desert/dry shrubland biome; IUCN LC; quisco; accepted genus Leucostele; formerly Trichocereus chiloensis; edible fruits
- Genus Leucostele: Chile; Family Cactaceae; Order Caryophyllales
- Full sun; well-drained rocky/sandy soils; drought-tolerant; very cold-tolerant; IUCN LC; N-central Chile; Cactaceae
Leucostele chiloensis — the quisco or Chilean giant cactus — IUCN LC; known as \'quisco\' in the Mapuche language; white daytime flowers to 14 cm; edible fruits; from north and central Chile.
IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
Disclaimers and important info Plants: Pictures Keep on mind that the plant may have grown since pictured. Plants: Seasonality Be aware that most plants change across seasons. If present foliage could have been fallen or change in its color. Plants: Shipment Plants will be sent bare roots and with no soil. Plants: Phytosanitary Certificates A phytosanitary certificate (for additional costs of 20,00 EURO) is necessary for export plants from Italy to ALL destinations out of EUROPEAN COMMUNITY. Among which: United Kingdom Turkey, South America, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, etcetera. You can buy it in our store. 1 single certificate can cover several plants purchase that are sent together in same shipment. If you will not buy the certificate and the plants, we will not be responsible for any capture by customs of destination. Plants: Recognition and Nomenclature Plants nomenclature has been done at our best knowledge, please see picture to see the product. Seeds: Legal Purchases We ship worldwide but please be sure that the seeds are legal in your country. We will not accept any claims in case the seeds are confiscated by your local authorities Seeds: Shipment Seeds are clean and each species is handled in a transparent small bag. Latin names of nomenclature are indicated in each bag of seeds. Additional Pictures ×
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