Uncarina

Uncarinaroeoesliana

Genus
Uncarina (un-kar-ee-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
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
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Cathedral City, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Tulare, California

Tallahassee, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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| April 2006 | positive

I saw this plant in its habitat in Madagscar, a huge one but I don't want such a big one in my collection, so I grow my plant as a caudex...Read More

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Northern California, CA | August 2003 | positive

Deciduous caudiciform native to Madagascar (sesame family), growing in well-drained soil with lots of water and sun, yellow flowers, prop...Read More

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