Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Leucostele

Species:

Leucostele atacamensis

USDA Symbol:

ECAT2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

700 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

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

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) without pretreatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI