Matucana aureiflora at Kuentz Nursery in early June
Frost Tolerance: Avoid frost
Heat Tolerance: Afternoon shade in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Some direct sun to get a good spine coloration, to light shade
Origin: Peru (Camajarca)
Growth Habits: Flattened cactus, 4 inches tall (10 cm), 5 inches in diameter (12 cm) or more
Watering Needs: Good drainage and deep pot to accommodate its tap root
This cactus is still often encountered under the name of Borzicactus aureiflorus.
Blooming Habits:
The Matucana aureiflora has yellow to golden flowers, 2 inches long (5 cm), 1.2 inches in diameter (3 cm) in several flushes, in summer.
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