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Matucanamadisoniorum

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Matucana (mat-oo-KAN-uh)
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Synonym
Borzicactus madisoniorum
Eomatucana madisoniorum
Submatucana madisoniorum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
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
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid 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
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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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 woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
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:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Perris, California

Pleasant Hill, California

Reseda, California

San Bernardino, California

Henderson, Nevada

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Henderson, NV (Zone 9b) | February 2005 | positive

This cactus can grow to 6" tall and 4" across. It has a rough textured body that is greyish-green in color. Some individual plants may ...Read More

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