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BESCHORNERIA calicola
Compact habit. Red and green flowers
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Evergreen - rosette-forming with strap-like leaves
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Height - 30cm (12in) -
Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) - under glass use standard cactus compost in full light -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - requires very sharp drainage to prevent the roots becoming over-wet -
Pests & Diseases - scale insects -
Place of origin - Mexico -
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - sharply drained and humus-rich
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