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Oreocereus Species, Achacano, Arequipa, Old Man of the Andes

Oreocereushempelianus

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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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Synonym

Oreocereus australis

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

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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