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    Oroya borchersii

    Also Known As

    • Echinocactus borchersii

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 8"
    • W: 8"

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

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    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

    A small growing, barrel type cactus with lemon yellow flowers.

    By: Kara Nursery

    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

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    Oroya peruviana

    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
    Photo of Oroya peruviana flower by Kara Nursery
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