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Obregonia Species, Artichoke Cactus

Obregoniadenegrii

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Obregonia (o-bray-GON-ee-a)
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Synonym
Strombocactus denegrii
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Duarte, California

Pleasant Hill, California

Lake Mary, Florida

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

Unusual cactus- only species in this genus. It is an endangered species, over collected, from Mexico.

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