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Oreocereus pseudofossulatus

Oreocereus pseudofossulatus

Drought Resistant

Genus: Oreocereus
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

Oreocereus pseudofossulatus is a slow-growing cactus with cylindrical, spiny, ribbed stems covered in hairs and pinkish-red flowers produced near stem tips in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth. For further information see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by stem tip cuttings

Pests

Mealybugs and scale insects

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

Summer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years