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Cactus Succulent

Oreocereus pseudofossulatus

Oreocereus pseudofossulatus is a slow-growing cactus with cylindrical, spiny, ribbed stems covered in hairs and pinkish-red flowers produced near stem tips in summer

Synonyms
Cleistocactus fossulatus
Borzicactus fossulatus
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Pink Red
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

A genus of cacti native to the high Andes and covered in a woolly, white coating and long brown spines. They produce trumpet-shaped red flowers in the spring

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Bolivia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth. For further information see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by stem tip cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Mealybugs and scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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