Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cochemiea

Species:

Cochemiea poselgeri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, desert pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (70-80°F). Fresh seed has higher viability than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI