Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Corryocactus

Species:

Corryocactus pulquinensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Native Range

Bolivia

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures around 20-25°C. Fresh seeds show higher germination rates than stored seeds.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI