Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Borzicactus

Species:

Borzicactus fieldianus subsp. tessellatus

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Native Range

Peru

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with warmth (70-80°F) and light. Surface sow on well-draining cactus mix.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI