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    Denmoza rhodacantha

    Also Known As

    • Cereus rhodacanthus
    • Cleistocactus rhodacanthus
    • Denmoza erythrocephala
    • Denmoza rhodacantha var. diamantina
    • Denmoza rodacantha
    • Echinocactus erythrocephalus
    • Echinocactus rhodacanthus
    • Echinopsis ducis-paulii
    • Echinopsis rhodacantha
    • Furiolobivia ducis-paulii
    • Lobivia ducis-paulii
    • Lobivia ducis-paulii var. cristata
    • Pilocereus erythrocephalus
    • Pilocereus rhodacanthus
    • Pseudolobivia ducis-pauli
    • The Anagram Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Denmoza rhodacantha plant details

    Denmoza rhodacantha is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Denmoza rhodacantha

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Denmoza rhodacantha

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Bright Scarlet Tubular Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Denmoza rhodacantha plant

    How to Grow Denmoza rhodacantha

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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