Oreocereus pseudofossulatus
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Red | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
A genus of cacti native to the high Andes and covered in a woolly, white coating and long brown spines. They produce trumpet-shaped red flowers in the spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Bolivia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth. For further information see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by stem tip cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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