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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

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    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

    Keep warm and water less in winter, needs good drainage. Light Shade. Orange Flowers, 1.4 inches in diameter. Indoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    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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    Matucana intertexta

    aka Borzicactus intertextus, Submatucana intertexta

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-9"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    Photo of Matucana intertexta close-up, flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Matucana pujupatii

    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
    Photo of Matucana pujupatii close-up, form, spiky by Stan Shebs
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    Cleistocactus icosagonus

    aka Binghamia humboldtii, Borzicactus aurivillus, Cactus humboldtii, Cereus humboldtii, Cleistocactus humboldtii, Matucana humboldtii, Seticereus humboldtii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Cleistocactus icosagonus flower, foliage by Michael Wolf
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