Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Leucostele

Species:

Leucostele atacamensis subsp. pasacana

USDA Symbol:

ECPA8

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, 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, high-altitude regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with light. No pretreatment required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI