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Arrojadoa

Arrojadoadinae

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Arrojadoa dinae by CactusJordi
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Arrojadoa (ar-roh-HA-doh-uh)
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Synonym
Arrojadoa dinae subsp. dinae
Arrojadoa multiflora
Arrojadoa dinae subsp. nana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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
Pale Yellow
Brown/Bronze
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

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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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; 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:

Chandler, Arizona

Santa Rosa, California

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Engarden
Santa Rosa, CA | May 2019 | positive

Started a few seeds of A. dinae nana. Got from cactusstore.com
They are very slow growing, but healthy. I'm afraid to try to s...Read More

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Minime8484
Chandler, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2012 | neutral

Arrojadoa flowers seem to only fully open at night. A. dinae is no exception.

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