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Oroya borchersii
Also Known As
- Echinocactus borchersii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8"
- W: 8"
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Oroya borchersii plant details
Oroya borchersii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Oroya borchersii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 8 IN wide, 8 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oroya borchersii
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Oroya borchersii plant
How to Grow Oroya borchersii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Oroya for your garden
aka Echinocactus peruvianus, Oroya baumanii, Oroya gibbosa, Oroya laxiareolata, Oroya neoperuviana, Oroya peruviana var. baumanii, Oroya peruviana var. neoperuviana, Oroya subocculta, Oroya subocculta var. laxiareolata
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12'
Width: 8'
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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