Stetsonia coryne at the DBG
Sunset®: 12-13
USDA: 9-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 18°F (-8°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Low deserts of Argentina, Bolivia
Growth Habits: Branching cactus to 30 feet tall (9 m), each columnar stems is 4 inches in diameter (10 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water in summer for optimal growth
Propagation: Seeds
Stetsonia coryne at the DBG
The Stetsonia coryne is the only species in the genus.
Stetsonia coryne flower, in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae
Fruiting Habits:
The fruit, in late winter, is smooth skinned. The tangy lemony rind is edible raw. The seed mass of black seeds imbedded with a white pulp, is not usually eaten. The entire fruit can also be eaten cooked.
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