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Matucanaaurantiaca

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Matucana (mat-oo-KAN-uh)

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Species

aurantiaca (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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