Matucana oreodoxa
Flowers: Slender, infundibuliform, radially symmetrical, bright orange-red, 8-10 cm long and 3-5.5 cm in diameter.
Cultivation and Propagation: Matucana oreodoxa grows slowly in its natural habitat, but in greenhouses or grafted it grows quickly, with tissues that are less firm.
Watering: It is noticeably sensitive to excess moisture, as the roots are prone to rot. Let the soil dry out between watering. Keep dry in winter.
Exposure: It benefits from a good light but not severe sunlight.
Soil: Grow in rich, porous soil. It needs good drainage.
Hardiness: It likes warmth, recommended minimum winter temperature 5° C.
Reproduction: From seed or grafted.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Late spring or summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Matucana oreodoxa |
| Common Name | Borzicactus oreodoxus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright orangered |
| Genus | Matucana |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 815 cm |
| Native Area | Peru |
| Resistance | 5° c |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late spring or summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Matucana oreodoxa |
| Common Name | Borzicactus oreodoxus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright orangered |
| Genus | Matucana |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 815 cm |
| Native Area | Peru |
| Resistance | 5° c |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Matucana oreodoxa
Flowers: Slender, infundibuliform, radially symmetrical, bright orange-red, 8-10 cm long and 3-5.5 cm in diameter.
Cultivation and Propagation: Matucana oreodoxa grows slowly in its natural habitat, but in greenhouses or grafted it grows quickly, with tissues that are less firm.
Watering: It is noticeably sensitive to excess moisture, as the roots are prone to rot. Let the soil dry out between watering. Keep dry in winter.
Exposure: It benefits from a good light but not severe sunlight.
Soil: Grow in rich, porous soil. It needs good drainage.
Hardiness: It likes warmth, recommended minimum winter temperature 5° C.
Reproduction: From seed or grafted.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Late spring or summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Matucana oreodoxa |
| Common Name | Borzicactus oreodoxus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright orangered |
| Genus | Matucana |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 815 cm |
| Native Area | Peru |
| Resistance | 5° c |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late spring or summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Matucana oreodoxa |
| Common Name | Borzicactus oreodoxus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright orangered |
| Genus | Matucana |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 815 cm |
| Native Area | Peru |
| Resistance | 5° c |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |