As with most of the South American cacti, one must remember they need strong light, although not always direct sun, and they need weekly watering during the growing season. During their dormancy, matucanas prefer low temperatures and only enough water to keep the roots from dying.

Matucana madisoniorum is a small, globular cactus that grows natively in a tiny region of Peru. Due to collecting and grazing goats in the area, it is now highly endangered. Some specimens have long spines while others are completely naked. Naked plants are often mistaken for Lophophora williamsii, or peyote.

Matucana madisoniorum thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants. Matucana madisoniorum requires abundant, bright and direct light.

🌵 How Do I Propagate My Matucana madisoniorum? 🌱 Harvest seeds when ripe and prepare with clean, well-draining soil mix. ✂️ Use vigorous stems for cuttings, allow callousing, then plant in indirect light. 🌞💦 Bright, indirect light and balanced moisture are key for successful propagation.