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Matucana Species, Cacti

Matucanaformosa

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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
formosa (for-MOH-suh)
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Synonym
Borzicactus formosus
Submatucana formosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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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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

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

small barrel to columnar cactus with pale green color, moderately spiney with white spines in all directions, and bright red to red-orang...Read More

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