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Once established (about 6–12 months)

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Water basin — build a 3–4 inch earthen ring to direct initial watering

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Golden Torch Size:10/15 Gallon fleshy leaves and thrives onFast Growing Golden Columnar Cactus for Phoenix Landscapes The Golden Torch (Echinopsis spachiana, syn. Trichocereus spachianus) is one of the fastest growing columnar cacti available for Phoenix Valley landscapes. Its bright green stems glow golden in sunlight thanks to dense amber yellow spines, and mature plants produce showy white nocturnal flowers in spring. Growing 510 feet tall in tight upright clusters, the Golden Torch creates vertical drama