About
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.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toBolivia
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth. For further information see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by stem tip cuttings
Pest resistanceMealybugs and scale insects
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free