Plants in genus matucana
Matucana oreodoxa
Matucana oreodoxa is a cactus native to Peru, characterized by its solitary growth and spherical, grass-green to dark green shoots. It features orange-red, slender, funnel-shaped flowers and grows slowly in its natural habitat. This plant prefers good light and rich, porous soil with excellent drainage, making it suitable for rock gardens or as a potted specimen.
Matucana madisoniorum
Matucana madisoniorum is a unique cactus native to Peru, characterized by its solitary, spherical to columnar grey-green shoots. It features seven to twelve broad ribs and blackish-brown, flexible spines. The cactus produces striking orange-red flowers and spherical, hairy fruits. It grows at altitudes of 400 to 1000 meters, making it well-suited for dry, elevated environments. This plant is a fascinating addition to any cactus collection.
Matucana aureiflora
Matucana aureiflora is a flattened to globular cactus native to Peru, known for its curly amber spines and yellow to golden flowers. It grows slowly in nature but faster in a greenhouse, preferring full sun to partial shade.