This plant is an interesting little plant with short thick spines. Most of the time it grows solitary but sometimes it will form small clusters. This is a pretty peculiar species.
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Origin: Peru (Ancash)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Spring |
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Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
Botanical Name | Pygmaeocereus bieblii |
Dormancy | Summer |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Family | Chenopodiaceae |
Flower Color | White |
Genus | Pygmaeocereus |
Growth Habit | Columnar |
Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
Hardiness Zone | 10 11(USDA) |
Mature Size | 7 in. tall |
Native Area | Mexico (South America) |
Plant Type | Cactus |
Propagation | By cuttings |
Resistance | Drought tolerant |
Soil PH | 6.5 |
Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
Soil Type | Welldrained soil mix |
Special Features | Easy to maintain |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial shade |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans, pets |
Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This plant is an interesting little plant with short thick spines. Most of the time it grows solitary but sometimes it will form small clusters. This is a pretty peculiar species.
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Origin: Peru (Ancash)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Spring |
---|---|
Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
Botanical Name | Pygmaeocereus bieblii |
Dormancy | Summer |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Family | Chenopodiaceae |
Flower Color | White |
Genus | Pygmaeocereus |
Growth Habit | Columnar |
Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
Hardiness Zone | 10 11(USDA) |
Mature Size | 7 in. tall |
Native Area | Mexico (South America) |
Plant Type | Cactus |
Propagation | By cuttings |
Resistance | Drought tolerant |
Soil PH | 6.5 |
Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
Soil Type | Welldrained soil mix |
Special Features | Easy to maintain |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial shade |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans, pets |
Watering Needs | Low |