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Oroya peruviana
Also Known As
- 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
size
- H: 12'
- W: 8'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Oroya peruviana plant details
Oroya peruviana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 peruviana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 8 FT wide, 12 FT tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, solitary, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oroya peruviana
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Native to central Peru at elevations of 3000-4200 meters (ca. 9,800-14,000 ft.).
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Oroya peruviana
By: Winfried Bruenken
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How to Grow Oroya peruviana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 8"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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