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Thelocactus hexaedrophorus var. fossulatus

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Thelocactus (thel-oh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: hexaedrophorus var. fossulatus

Synonym:Echinocactus fossulatus
Synonym:Echinocactus hexaedrophorus var. fossulatus
Synonym:Thelocactus fossulatus

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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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:
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

By Xenomorf
Thumbnail #1 of Thelocactus hexaedrophorus var. fossulatus by Xenomorf

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Xenomorf On Mar 15, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ
(Zone 9b) wrote:

Flowers are white with yellow throat and centers.



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