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Uebelmannia

Uebelmanniagummifera subsp. meninensis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Uebelmannia (yoo-bel-MAHN-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Uebelmannia meninensis

Uebelmannia meninensis var. rubra

Uebelmannia gummifera var. rubra

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

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Gardener's Notes:

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