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    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

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    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

    Morning Sun to Light Shade. Indoor. Glossy Pink Tubular Flowers.

    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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    Matucana intertexta

    aka Borzicactus intertextus, Submatucana intertexta

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-9"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    Photo of Matucana intertexta close-up, flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Matucana madisoniorum

    aka Borzicactus madisoniorum, Eomatucana madisoniorum, Loxanthocereus madisoniorum, Submatucana madisoniorum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 3"-8"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Matucana madisoniorum close-up, form by Stan Shebs
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    Matucana pujupatii

    aka Borzicactus madisoniorum var. pujupatii, Matucana madisoniorum var. pujupatii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Matucana pujupatii close-up, form, spiky by Stan Shebs
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    Cleistocactus icosagonus

    aka Binghamia humboldtii, Borzicactus aurivillus, Cactus humboldtii, Cereus humboldtii, Cleistocactus humboldtii, Matucana humboldtii, Seticereus humboldtii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Cleistocactus icosagonus flower, foliage by Michael Wolf
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