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    Matucana intertexta

    Also Known As

    • Borzicactus intertextus
    • Submatucana intertexta

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-9"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Matucana intertexta plant details

    Matucana intertexta is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Matucana intertexta

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Matucana intertexta

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Matucana intertexta plant

    How to Grow Matucana intertexta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    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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    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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