Notocactus ottoluteus Living Wall each bordered by a very

each bordered by a very ruffled edge of lighter green

A clump formed from the large rounded 3-4" leaves makes a spectacular specimen for the woodland rock garden

which emerges with a narrow purple border

In late October/early November the clumps are topped by fascinating floral sprays of white flowers that attract an array of pollinators

Each clump is adorned in late summer and fall with 4' tall maroon spikes that open to reveal incredible deep maroon buds which then open into large

Notocactus ottoluteus Living Wall each bordered by a veryNotocactus x ottoluteus is a 2024 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a Mike Papay hybrid of Notocactus ottonis x Notocactus herteri ssp. roseoluteus. These amazing hybrids form large solitary, dark green, 3" tall x 8" wide rosettes, topped, starting for us in mid May, with clusters of delicious peachy tangerine colored flowers. So far, these have proven amazingly easy to grow in our well drained rock garden.