Oreocereus trollii

$9.49

SKU:C2KY3492

  • Oreocereus trollii
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Oreocereus trollii (Backeberg): Short, columnar cactus covered with a thick coat of white, woolly hairs. The stems have long, yellow to red spines that poke out of the wool. As it grows it can sprout new stems from its base and form a small clump, with each stem reaching up to 4.0" wide and 20.0" tall. This species is native to the Andes near the Bolivian-Argentinian border and needs a deep watering to tolerate temperatures above 90F. It can survive short frosts down to 20F if kept very dry.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

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Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

White

All Seasonal Colors

Orange / Copper

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 9 (20F)

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Clumping / Mounding

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

USDA Zone map for average annual extreme minimum temperatures

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 9 - 10

9 10

WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?

0

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