Peanut cactus: Native Area, History, Characteristics, USDA Zones & Cultivation
The peanut cactus, known scientifically as Echinopsis chamaecereus, hails from the mountainous regions of Argentina. Specifically, it originates from around bushes and rocks in the province of Tucumán, where it grows in a habitat that is both dry and rocky, perfect for its shallow root system. The stems of this cactus are elongated, cylindrical, and … Read more