Arrojadoa

Arrojadoadinae

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Arrojadoa (ar-roh-HA-doh-uh)
Synonym
Arrojadoa dinae subsp. dinae
Arrojadoa multiflora
Arrojadoa dinae subsp. nana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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
Red
Pale Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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 woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; 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

Santa Rosa, California

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Santa Rosa, CA | May 2019 | positive

Started a few seeds of A. dinae nana. Got from cactusstore.com
They are very slow growing, but healthy. I'm afraid to try to s...Read More

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Chandler, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2012 | neutral

Arrojadoa flowers seem to only fully open at night. A. dinae is no exception.

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