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Buy Maihuenia poeppigii

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 36"-40"

planting zones

6a-11

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Maihuenia poeppigii plant details

Maihuenia poeppigii is a groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Maihuenia poeppigii

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Mature size: 36 IN - 40 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, mat-forming, mounding, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Maihuenia poeppigii

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dense clusters, up to 3 ft in diameter, of small, succulent nubbins with large thorns. This ground hugging cactus from high altitudes in southern Chile appreciates lots of heat in summer and, of course, very good drainage. Summer drought tolerant; prefers a bit of winter water along with protection from the deluge. USDA zone 5.

By: Cistus Nursery

From high altitudes in southern Chile comes this very rare, bizarre & hardy cactus that forms fascinating cushions (up to 3' across) composed of hundreds of tiny, spiny heads. It produces large, edible, 3” fruits after the 2” creamy yellow flowers appear, & these sit atop the foliage, looking almost alien to the plant. It should fruit within its first few years (that's speedy for a a cactus!) Unique cultural requirements apply – it can deal with snow cover, & though it takes the summer heat here, & brief dry spells, it's not the extremely drought tolerant type you might expect from its appearance. Some water is recommended, & if you live in a scorching hot clime, some protection from Summer's hottest sun is advised.