San Andres Mountain Foxtail Cactus
Pelecyphora sneedii subsp. orcuttii
- Native to:
- United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Pelecyphora
- Species:
- Pelecyphora sneedii subsp. orcuttii
- USDA Symbol:
- ESSA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, magenta
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Scarify, then cold-moist stratify for 60 days.
Source: Claude AI