Borzicactus icosagonus subsp. humboldtii
Borzicactus icosagonus subsp. humboldtii
- Native to:
- Peru
GBIF: Andrew I. Gallardo : Field Museum of Natural History - Department of Zoology
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Borzicactus
- Species:
- Borzicactus icosagonus subsp. humboldtii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with bright indirect light. Fresh seed germinates more readily.
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch