Matucana oreodoxa

Matucana oreodoxa Flowers: Slender, infundibuliform, radially symmetrical, bright orange-red, 8-10 cm long and 3-5.5 cm in diameter. Cultivation and Propagation: Matucana oreodoxa grows slowly in its natural habitat, but in greenhouses or grafted it grows quickly, with tissues that are less firm. Watering: It is noticeably sensitive to excess moisture, as the roots are prone to rot. Let the soil dry out between watering. Keep dry in winter. Exposure: It benefits from a good light but not severe sunlight. Soil: Grow in rich, porous soil. It needs good drainage. Hardiness: It likes warmth, recommended minimum winter temperature 5° C. Reproduction: From seed or grafted. Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz