Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Lophophora (lof-OH-for-uh) (Info) Species: williamsii var. texana
Synonym:Lophophora williamsii f. texana Synonym:Lophophora williamsii subsp. texensis
6 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category: Cactus and Succulents
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Pale Pink Pink
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Silver/Gray Blue-Green
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From woody stem cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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