Echinopsis candicans, Cereus candicans, Trichocereus candicans

Echinopsis candicans is a clump-forming cactus that resembles the 'Torch Cactus' but not as tall and does not stand as straight. The large white areoles produce brownish yellow spines, the central spines being up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long, the radial spines only up to 4 cm (1.6 in).

The fragrant white flowers open at night.

Similar plants:

• Echinopsis terscheckii, Trichocereus terscheckii (Cardon Grande Cactus, Argentine Saguaro)
• Echinopsis sp. (Hedgehog Cactus)
• Cereus peruvianus, Cereus repandus, Cereus uruguayanus, Cereus hildmannianus (Night Blooming Cereus, Peruvian Apple, Column Cactus, Apple Cactus)
• Echinocereus rigidissimus, Cereus pectinatus var. rigidissimus, Echinocereus pectinatus var. rigidissimus (Arizona Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus, Cabeza de Viejo)
• Pachycereus weberi, Cereus candelabrum (Candelabro, Cardon)
• Selenicereus pteranthus, Cereus pteranthus (Princess of the Night)
• Selenicereus wercklei, Cereus wercklei (Queen of the Night, Flor de la Luna)