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Armatocereus matucanensis

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Armatocereus (ar-mat-oh-KER-ee-us) (Info)
Species: matucanensis (mat-oo-kan-EN-sis) (Info)

Synonym:Armatocereus arboreus
Synonym:Armatocereus churinensis
Synonym:Armatocereus mataranus

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Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive palmbob On Apr 11, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Pale blue-green species of candelabra-like columnar cactus from Ecuador where it is supposed to be growing in tropical situations. However, seems to handle Santa Barbara California's climate OK (not exactly tropical, but nearly frost free).

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona



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