Also known as baseball cactus, this columnar cactus will make a perfect match for your desert landscape collection.
Native to Bolivia, it has some of the longest spines known to exist among the cacti.c
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 12-13, USDA: 9-11
Minimum avg. temperature: 60°F (15°C)
Sun exposure: Full sun
Origin: Bolivian mountains
Growth habits: Large shrubby or treelike cactus, up to 50' tall (15 m)
Blooming habits: Pinkish flowers, 2.5" in diameter (6 cm), followed by tasty, edible fruits
Fruiting habits: Edible fruits
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Late winter to mid spring |
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Botanical Name | Neoraimondia herzogiana |
Dormancy | - |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Pale pink |
Growth Habit | Columnar |
Mature Size | Up to 15 cm |
Native Area | South america |
Resistance | 3° C |
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Also known as baseball cactus, this columnar cactus will make a perfect match for your desert landscape collection.
Native to Bolivia, it has some of the longest spines known to exist among the cacti.c
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 12-13, USDA: 9-11
Minimum avg. temperature: 60°F (15°C)
Sun exposure: Full sun
Origin: Bolivian mountains
Growth habits: Large shrubby or treelike cactus, up to 50' tall (15 m)
Blooming habits: Pinkish flowers, 2.5" in diameter (6 cm), followed by tasty, edible fruits
Fruiting habits: Edible fruits
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Late winter to mid spring |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Neoraimondia herzogiana |
Dormancy | - |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Pale pink |
Growth Habit | Columnar |
Mature Size | Up to 15 cm |
Native Area | South america |
Resistance | 3° C |