Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Leucostele

Species:

Leucostele atacamensis

USDA Symbol:

ECAT2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

700 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to very dry

Notes:

native to arid regions of the Atacama Desert