About

A drought-tolerant succulent, reaching 10-60cm, with sculptural foliage. It bears blooms.

About the genus

Matucana are cacti with solitary or clustered, ribbed, spiny stems that may be globose or cylindrical, and have funnel-shaped flowers in a range of colours

Plant details

Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens

Care notes

CultivationGritty soil, full sun
PruningMinimal care
PropagationOffsets, leaf cuttings
Pest resistanceMealybugs
Disease resistanceRoot rot