Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Corryocactus

Species:

Corryocactus aureus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Native Range

Peru

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bees, nectar-feeding birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (21-27°C) without pretreatment. Fresh seeds have higher germination rates.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI