height | 5–12ft | |
width | 3–6ft | |
tolerates | Cool Summers, Drought, Narrow Planting, Pots, Rooftops, Wind | |
water needs |
Low | |
water info |
This cactus gets year round rain in its native habitat and is less forgiving of indefinite periods of drought, like many other cactus. Once dry it appreciates water, and with sharp drainage will grow quite quickly with regular water. Yellowing is generally a sign of underwatering, though it could be underfertilizing as well. This cactus responds well to fertilizer. |
|
hardy to |
22F | |
exposure | Part Shade – Full Sun | |
indoor outdoor |
Outdoor | |
drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil | |
fertilizing | All Purpose | |
origin | Peru | |
california native |
No | |
sunset zones |
8, 9, 12–24 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.