Oreocereus hendricksenianus
Oreocereus hendricksenianus
Oreocereus hendricksenianus
Oreocereus hendricksenianus

Oreocereus hendricksenianus

Native to Southern Peru, Northern Chile, Oreocereus hendricksenianus is a clustered columnar cactus that form groups up to 1.4 m tall and 20 cm in with.
This is a much decorative frost hardy cactus suitable for small “desert” gardens
Water: In summer, during the vegetative period, it must be regularly watered, but allowing the substratum to completely dry up before irrigating again; in winter, it’s to be kept dry.
Hardines: Hardy to 7°, but tolerate temperatures down to -12°C for short periods if very dry
Exposure: It need full sun exposures.
Maintenance: Repot in the spring, when their roots become cramped. Generally, they should be repotted every other year in order to provide fresh soil. After repotting, do not water for a week or more.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Late spring

Flower Color

Red

Growth Rate

Slow growth

Hardiness Zone

9a to 11

Mature Size

3648 in

Resistance

4° c

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)
Bloom Season Late spring
Botanical Name Oreocereus hendricksenianus
Common Name Old man of the andes
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red
Genus Oreocereus
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9a to 11
Mature Size 3648 in
Native Area Southern peru
Resistance 4° c
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)
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Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Late spring
Botanical Name Oreocereus hendricksenianus
Common Name Old man of the andes
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red
Genus Oreocereus
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9a to 11
Mature Size 3648 in
Native Area Southern peru
Resistance 4° c
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

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Oreocereus hendricksenianus

Native to Southern Peru, Northern Chile, Oreocereus hendricksenianus is a clustered columnar cactus that form groups up to 1.4 m tall and 20 cm in with.
This is a much decorative frost hardy cactus suitable for small “desert” gardens
Water: In summer, during the vegetative period, it must be regularly watered, but allowing the substratum to completely dry up before irrigating again; in winter, it’s to be kept dry.
Hardines: Hardy to 7°, but tolerate temperatures down to -12°C for short periods if very dry
Exposure: It need full sun exposures.
Maintenance: Repot in the spring, when their roots become cramped. Generally, they should be repotted every other year in order to provide fresh soil. After repotting, do not water for a week or more.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Late spring

Flower Color

Red

Growth Rate

Slow growth

Hardiness Zone

9a to 11

Mature Size

3648 in

Resistance

4° c

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)
Bloom Season Late spring
Botanical Name Oreocereus hendricksenianus
Common Name Old man of the andes
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red
Genus Oreocereus
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9a to 11
Mature Size 3648 in
Native Area Southern peru
Resistance 4° c
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Late spring
Botanical Name Oreocereus hendricksenianus
Common Name Old man of the andes
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red
Genus Oreocereus
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9a to 11
Mature Size 3648 in
Native Area Southern peru
Resistance 4° c
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

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