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    Armatocereus matucanensis

    Also Known As

    • Armatocereus arboreus
    • Armatocereus churinensis
    • Armatocereus riomajensis

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 4'-12'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Armatocereus matucanensis plant details

    Armatocereus matucanensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Armatocereus matucanensis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Armatocereus matucanensis

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Armatocereus matucanensis plant

    How to Grow Armatocereus matucanensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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