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Sclerocactus mariposensis

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sclerocactus (skler-oh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: mariposensis

Synonym:Neolloydia mariposensis
Synonym:Sclerocactus mariposensis
Synonym:Pediocactus mariposensis
Synonym:Echinomastus mariposensis

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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 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

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Neutral frostweed On Sep 21, 2007, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

Mariposa Cactus, Lloyd's Mariposa Cactus Sclerocactus mariposensis is Endemic to Texas and is classified as an Endangered species.

Positive leeann6 On Jun 3, 2005, leeann6 from Kermit, TX (Zone 7b) wrote:

The egg-shaped stems of the Mariposa cactus are commonly about the size of a golf ball, but may grow to about 3.5" tall and up to 2" in diameter.
The flowers are about 1" in diameter and bloom in Feb and March. The petals are pink to white with distinct greenish to reddish purple midribs. The stigmas are green. The yellowish globose fruits are about 1/2"in diameter.
The Mariposa cactus occurs on limestone hills below 3500' elevation, primarily in the eastern sections of Big Bend National Park. It was named for the Mariposa Mine at Terlingua, Texas west of the park.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
Kermit, Texas



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