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Matucana madisoniorum
Also Known As
- Borzicactus madisoniorum
- Eomatucana madisoniorum
- Loxanthocereus madisoniorum
- Submatucana madisoniorum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-6"
- W: 3"-8"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Matucana madisoniorum plant details
Matucana madisoniorum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Matucana madisoniorum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Matucana madisoniorum
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Matucana madisoniorum
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Matucana madisoniorum plant
How to Grow Matucana madisoniorum
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Borzicactus intertextus, Submatucana intertexta
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-9"
- sun - mostly sun
- low
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
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