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Oreocereustrollii

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Oreocereus (or-ee-oh-KER-ee-us)
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Species
trollii (TROL-lee-eye)
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Synonym
Borzicactus trollii
Oreocereus crassiniveus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Green Valley, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Queen Creek, Arizona

Corona, California

Hesperia, California

Mission Viejo, California

Riverside, California

San Leandro, California

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

El Paso, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

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Streliziapete
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This is an interesting plant , but not at all easy. It seems to require very good drainage and does not grow well in the garden like cels...Read More

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