Sacramento 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:
ESVI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
8 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
pink, white

Wildlife Benefits

Hummingbirds:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented hummingbird visits (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: Claude AI