Oroya borchersii monstrose grafted at the Desert Botanical Garden greenhouse
USDA: 8b-10
Frost Tolerance: 20°F (-7°C), might develop brown scar tissue on the lower parts of the body when exposed to too much cold.
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: High mountains of Peru
Growth Habits: Solitary barrel cactus, 8 inches wide (20 cm), 8 inches tall (20 cm)
Propagation: Seeds
The second picture is from the Huntington (HBR 76760, ISI 2000-33). This clone is from material collected at the lake Conocoche in Peru (Dept. Ancash), at 13000 feet elevation (4000 m).
The genus name comes from La Oroya, a village near Lima, Peru.
The second picture is from the Huntington (HBR 76760, ISI 2000-33). This clone is from material collected at the lake Conocoche in Peru (Dept. Ancash), at 13000 feet elevation (4000 m).
Blooming Habits:
The Oroya borchersii has lemon-yellow flowers.
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