Uebelmannia pectinifera is a solitary cactus 50 (-80)cm tall. It is dark reddish-green to reddish-brown, with off-white scales. (In cultivation the color of the plants depends on sun exposure, the plants grown in shadow are green with white stripes, while the ones in full sun take on a dark frost brown or purple color)
Flowers: Diurnal, funnel-shaped greenish yellow. They are 15 mm long, 12 mm in diameter.
Blooming season: Flowers come sporadically from early Spring to late Summer
Cultivation and propagation: This tropical cactus loves warm moist, humid conditions and mist spraying is a must in summer.
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
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early spring late summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Uebelmannia pectinifera |
| Common Name | Uebelmannia |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow, green |
| Genus | Uebelmannia |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 19 in. tall |
| Native Area | Brazil |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Unique appearance, easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Uebelmannia pectinifera is a solitary cactus 50 (-80)cm tall. It is dark reddish-green to reddish-brown, with off-white scales. (In cultivation the color of the plants depends on sun exposure, the plants grown in shadow are green with white stripes, while the ones in full sun take on a dark frost brown or purple color)
Flowers: Diurnal, funnel-shaped greenish yellow. They are 15 mm long, 12 mm in diameter.
Blooming season: Flowers come sporadically from early Spring to late Summer
Cultivation and propagation: This tropical cactus loves warm moist, humid conditions and mist spraying is a must in summer.
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
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early spring late summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Uebelmannia pectinifera |
| Common Name | Uebelmannia |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow, green |
| Genus | Uebelmannia |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 19 in. tall |
| Native Area | Brazil |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Unique appearance, easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
