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Maihuenia poeppigii


Pronunciation: may-hew-EN-ee-uh po-ep-PIG-ee-eye
Family: Cactaceae
Common Name: Maihuén
Plant Type:
  • succulent

Height to: 2 1/2"
Width to: 12"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
  • 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
  • 60 to 50ºF ZONE 12
  • 70 to 60ºF ZONE 13
  • 80 to 70ºF ZONE 14

Bloom Description: Maihuén (Maihuenia poeppigii) produces bright yellow flowers, 1 1/4-1 1/3" long.
Bloom Season:
  • early summer
  • mid summer
  • late summer

Sun Exposure:
  • part sun

Soil Type: Maihuén (Maihuenia poeppigii) prefer moderately fertile, sharply drained soil.
Plant Perks:
  • Container Gardening
  • Suitable for Houseplant

Pests and Diseases: Maihuén (Maihuenia poeppigii) are susceptible to mealybugs
Propagation: Sow Maihuén (Maihuenia poeppigii) seed at 66-75ºF/19-24ºC in spring. Root stem cuttings in spring and summer.
Native to: Maihuén (Maihuenia poeppigii) is native to S. Chile and S. Argentina
Notes:

Maihuén (Maihuenia poeppigii) is a clustering cactus with many short, cylindrical stems and fleshy, evergreen leaves, 1/4" long. Areoles bear 3 or 4 slender, generally short, stiff spines, one of which grows to 3/4" long.

Care:Indoors, grow in standard cactus potting mix in bright filtered light, or full light with shade from hot sun, with low humidity. From spring to summer, water moderately and apply a dilute fertilizer monthly; at other times, keep almost dry.

Source: Various resources including The American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants 

 


USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
  • 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
  • 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
  • 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
  • 120 to 150 days ZONE 9
  • 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
  • 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
  • Greater then 210 ZONE 12

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