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None Plant Care
Oroya borchersii (Boed.) Backeb.
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With its thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves covered in white spines, this unique plant originates from the Andes Mountains of Peru. Plant collectors are drawn to Oroya borchersii for its stunning and otherworldly appearance, making it a rare and sought-after addition to any collection.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun
50–90°F
10–40%
At a glance
How do you care for None?
Water None every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–90°F (10–32°C) and 10–40% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the None Native To?
What Is the None?
None (Oroya borchersii) belongs to the Cactaceae family within the Oroya genus. None is native to Peru.
None displays a low clumping, columnar growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. None produces bright yellow flowers with red centers.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a None?
Oroya borchersii requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the None Need?
None thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the None Prefer?
Oroya borchersii grows best at temperatures of 50–90°F. None prefers humidity levels of 10–40%.
Temperature
50–90°F
Humidity
10–40%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a None?
Sandy, well-draining cactus mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for None to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a None?
Feed None every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a None?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a None?
None can be propagated through seeds, offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to oroya peruviana plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the None Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list None, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the None?
None is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the None Need?
None grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. None is native to Peru. In cooler regions, grow None as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
None is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Oroya genus — compare its care with other Oroya species on PlantoScan.
Oroya is part of the Cactaceae plant family — browse all Cactaceae genera and species.
None thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Oroya borchersii (Boed.) Backeb., family Cactaceae (first published in in Sitzungsber. Heidelberger Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl.: 487. 1958.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list None, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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