Neoraimondia neocardenasia herzogiana
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. 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).
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
Blooming Season | Late winter to mid spring |
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Common Name | Baseball bat cactus |
Dormancy | - |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | Pale pink |
Frost Tolerance | -3° C |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11 |
Height | Up to 15 cm |
Origin | South america |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Neoraimondia neocardenasia herzogiana |
Shape | Columnar |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |