General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Cactus/Succulent
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
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| Plant Height: |
Up to 5 feet |
| Plant Spread: |
Up to 12 inches or more |
| Fruit: |
Dehiscent
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Red
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| Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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| Resistances: |
Drought tolerant
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| Pollinators: |
Birds
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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| Conservation status: |
Least Concern (LC)
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- Cardon de Espina Roja
- Denmoza
- Accepted: Denmoza rhodacantha
- Synonym: Denmoza rhodacantha var. diamantina
Posted by
Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Apr 27, 2024 1:59 PM concerning plant:
Spiny South American barrel cactus (columnar with age) bearing tubular scarlet flowers pollinated by hummingbirds. Stems (typically unbranched) grow to 8-12 inches wide and up to 5 feet tall. (0-)1 central spine, 8-10 radial spines. Dry, dehiscent fruit. Flowers and fruit seem most similar to Oreocereus and Cleistocactus. Flowering occurs near the apex.
From western Argentina. The genus name is an anagram of Mendoza, the town and province where the first collection was made. It is monotypic (one species).
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