Borzicactus fieldianus subsp. tessellatus
Borzicactus fieldianus subsp. tessellatus
- Native to:
- Peru
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
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch
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.
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch