Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Pelecyphora (pay-lay-SIGH-for-uh) (Info)
Species: strobiliformis (stroh-bil-IF-form-iss) (Info)
Synonym:Encephalocarpus strobiliformis
Synonym:Ariocarpus strobiliformis
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
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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