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Achacaño

Scientific Name: Oreocereus hempelianus (Gürke) D. R. Hunt
Synonym: Arequipa australis, Arequipa erectocylindrica, Arequipa hempeliana, Arequipa rettigii, Arequipa soehrensii, Arequipa spinosissima, Arequipa weingartiana, Echinocactus rettigii, Echinopsis hempeliana, Oreocereus australis, Oreocereus rettigii
Family: Cactaceae

Oreocereus hempelianus in mid-April at the Desert Botanical Garden (1992 0363 0102)

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 8-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to hardy to 10°F (-12°C) for short periods of time

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Andes mountains above 5000 feet (1500 m) in Peru and Chile

Growth Habits: Clustering columnar cactus, up to 18 inches tall (45 cm)

Watering Needs: Moderate water

Blooming Habits:
The Oreocereus hempelianus has tubular red flowers in late winter to early spring. They are well liked by the hummingbirds.

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