Latin Name: Oroya peruviana Trade Name: syn: Echinocactus peruvianus Priced Each: $6.00 (4-inch) Estimate Delivery: November 26. 2008 size="1">0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950

This genus consists of small, slow-growing cacti from Peru. They have a flattened, spherical shape that eventually becomes shortly columnar. The spines are variable and range in color. After a few years, clusters of small yellow to pink flowers may produce.

Oroya peruviana is a variable specie forming a solitary stem ranging in height from 4 to 12 inches. Spines may be golden or yellow to brown.

Grow Oroya in well-drained sandy soil and allow soil to dry between watering.

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Native Habitat: Peru

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USDA Plant Hardiness: 9a to 11
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