Maihuenia patagonica
Pronunciation: May-hew-en-ee-uh pat-uh-goh-nik-uh
Family: Cactaceae
Synonym: Maihuenia tehuelches, maihuenia valentini, maihuenia latispina, maihuenia cumulata, opuntia brachydelphys, maihuenia andicola, maihuenia albolanata, opuntia patagonica, maihuenia brachydelphys
Common Name: Chupa sangre, siempre verde, yerba del guanaco
Plant Type:
- succulent and cactus
Height to: 16"
Width to: 40"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
- 60 to 50ºF ZONE 12
- 70 to 60ºF ZONE 13
- 80 to 70ºF ZONE 14
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
Bloom Season:
- early summer
- mid summer
- late summer
Bloom Description: Chupa sangre (maihuenia patagonica) bears yellow to orange terminal flowers in summer. The flowers are opened in the afternoon
Soil Type: Chupa sangre (maihuenia patagonica) prefer moderately fertile, sharply drained soil.
Pests and Diseases: Chupa sangre (maihuenia patagonica) are susceptible to mealybugs
Propagation: Sow chupa sangre (maihuenia patagonica) seed at 66-75f/19-24c in spring. Root stem cuttings in spring and summer.
Native to: Chupa sangre (maihuenia patagonica) is native to mendoza, argentina
Notes for Identification: Chupa sangre (maihuenia patagonica) is a cushion forming cactus with diminutive cylindrical leaves, taproot. Habitat: cold locations in patagonia and alpine habitats in the southern andes. 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 university of connecticut and 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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Located in: Succulents