Aporocactus martianus
Aporocactus martianus
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © techalotl (iNaturalist #26921742)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Aporocactus
- Species:
- Aporocactus martianus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red, magenta
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (21-27°C) with adequate moisture. Light aids germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI