Oroya Peruviana
Oroya Peruviana
Oroya Peruviana
Oroya Peruviana
Oroya Peruviana
Oroya Peruviana
Oroya Peruviana
Oroya peruviana

This plant comes in a 4" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots.

About this Plant:
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Oroya peruviana is a slow-growing perennial cactus species that is native to the high mountains of the Andes. It is usually solitary but may produce small clumps with age. The plant has a globular form with many ribs and usually dense pectinate spines. The spines are very varied in form and color, often appressed against the plant body in a manner reminiscent of a bird’s nest.

The plant produces small, bell to funnel-shaped flowers that are often very numerous. These flowers are produced from young areoles, in a dense cluster or ring around the crown of the plant. The flowers are pink-orange-red with a whitish to lemon yellow center.

Oroya peruviana is extremely variable and has adapted to survive in extremely rocky habitats that other plants can’t survive in because of the lack of soil and how dry it is. The plants growing at higher altitudes are exposed to appreciable freezing in a tropical alpine climate where summer nighttime temperatures can be -8° C.

The plant is widespread in the Central Peruvian Andes at high elevations from Oroya to Cuzco. The altitude of its habitat ranges from 3000-4700 meters above sea level.

Heat pack:
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Our heat packs are sold exclusively to protect your order, we do not sell heat packs to be shipped alone. If you live in a cold climate and are expecting temperatures below 40 degrees within the next five days after placing your order, we highly recommend adding a heat pack to your order. If you do not order a heat pack, we do not send one with your order.

Note: We are not responsible for frost damage to plants.

Heat Pack Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1377254267/72-hour-heat-pack

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

If you want to chat about plants or have any concerns, feel free to reach out!, we are here to help fellow plant lovers.
Bloom Season Spring to summer
Botanical Name Oroya peruviana
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pale yellow to brown
Genus Oroya
Growth Habit Spherical
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9a
Mature Size 46 Inches
Native Area Peru
Resistance 3c °
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)
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Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Spring to summer
Botanical Name Oroya peruviana
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pale yellow to brown
Genus Oroya
Growth Habit Spherical
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9a
Mature Size 46 Inches
Native Area Peru
Resistance 3c °
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

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Oroya Peruviana

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Please note: Our large plants are many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive 100% healthy and looking great.

Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

Please note: All perennial drought tolerant plants 6 inch and larger plants will be shipped bare root. Before sending perennial plants, we often trim the leafy parts and remove flowers or buds. This helps them survive shipping and adjust to transplanting better.
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Oroya peruviana

This plant comes in a 4" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots.

About this Plant:
----------------------
Oroya peruviana is a slow-growing perennial cactus species that is native to the high mountains of the Andes. It is usually solitary but may produce small clumps with age. The plant has a globular form with many ribs and usually dense pectinate spines. The spines are very varied in form and color, often appressed against the plant body in a manner reminiscent of a bird’s nest.

The plant produces small, bell to funnel-shaped flowers that are often very numerous. These flowers are produced from young areoles, in a dense cluster or ring around the crown of the plant. The flowers are pink-orange-red with a whitish to lemon yellow center.

Oroya peruviana is extremely variable and has adapted to survive in extremely rocky habitats that other plants can’t survive in because of the lack of soil and how dry it is. The plants growing at higher altitudes are exposed to appreciable freezing in a tropical alpine climate where summer nighttime temperatures can be -8° C.

The plant is widespread in the Central Peruvian Andes at high elevations from Oroya to Cuzco. The altitude of its habitat ranges from 3000-4700 meters above sea level.

Heat pack:
--------------
Our heat packs are sold exclusively to protect your order, we do not sell heat packs to be shipped alone. If you live in a cold climate and are expecting temperatures below 40 degrees within the next five days after placing your order, we highly recommend adding a heat pack to your order. If you do not order a heat pack, we do not send one with your order.

Note: We are not responsible for frost damage to plants.

Heat Pack Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1377254267/72-hour-heat-pack

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

If you want to chat about plants or have any concerns, feel free to reach out!, we are here to help fellow plant lovers.
Bloom Season Spring to summer
Botanical Name Oroya peruviana
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pale yellow to brown
Genus Oroya
Growth Habit Spherical
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9a
Mature Size 46 Inches
Native Area Peru
Resistance 3c °
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Spring to summer
Botanical Name Oroya peruviana
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pale yellow to brown
Genus Oroya
Growth Habit Spherical
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9a
Mature Size 46 Inches
Native Area Peru
Resistance 3c °
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

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