Matucana roseoalba
Also Known As
- Matucana haynei ssp. myriacantha
- Matucana myriacantha f. roseoalba
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Matucana roseoalba plant details
Matucana roseoalba is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Matucana roseoalba
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Matucana roseoalba
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Matucana roseoalba plant
How to Grow Matucana roseoalba
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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