Uebelmannia pectinifera
Uebelmannia pectinifera
Uebelmannia pectinifera
Uebelmannia pectinifera
Uebelmannia pectinifera
Uebelmannia pectinifera
Uebelmannia pectinifera
Uebelmannia pectinifera
Uebelmannia pectinifera

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 Early spring late summer
Botanical Name Uebelmannia pectinifera
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Color Yellow, green
Genus Uebelmannia
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 10 11(USDA)
Mature Size 19 in. tall
Native Area Brazil
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By seeds
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type cactus potting soil
Special Features Unique appearance
Special Features Unique appearance, easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Toxic for humans
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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EP
08/27/2020
Eric P.
United States United States

Pectiniferna ubelemannia

Cacti is exquisite

Planet Desert  Review
JT
11/16/2020
jose t.
United States United States

Beautiful, gorgeous

Small but healthy. Looks beautiful

AL
12/09/2020
anita l.
United States United States

The little cutie

I hope that I don't die before this beauty gets bigger. It grows slow and I'm getting old

RD
09/04/2021
Robin D.
United States United States

A+

Planet Desert is awesome

KB
09/23/2021
Katrina B.

beautiful healthy cactus!

beautiful healthy cactus!

Uebelmannia pectinifera

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Please note: All Landscape Ready plants that are in a 6-inch pot or larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

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Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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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 Early spring late summer
Botanical Name Uebelmannia pectinifera
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Color Yellow, green
Genus Uebelmannia
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 10 11(USDA)
Mature Size 19 in. tall
Native Area Brazil
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By seeds
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type cactus potting soil
Special Features Unique appearance
Special Features Unique appearance, easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Toxic for humans
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 24 Reviews
5 ★
96% 
23
4 ★
4% 
1
3 ★
0% 
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2 ★
0% 
0
1 ★
0% 
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Filter Reviews:
EP
08/27/2020
Eric P.
United States United States

Pectiniferna ubelemannia

Cacti is exquisite

Planet Desert  Review
JT
11/16/2020
jose t.
United States United States

Beautiful, gorgeous

Small but healthy. Looks beautiful

AL
12/09/2020
anita l.
United States United States

The little cutie

I hope that I don't die before this beauty gets bigger. It grows slow and I'm getting old

RD
09/04/2021
Robin D.
United States United States

A+

Planet Desert is awesome

KB
09/23/2021
Katrina B.

beautiful healthy cactus!

beautiful healthy cactus!

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