Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Escobaria (es-koh-BAR-ree-uh) (Info)
Species: sneedii subsp. leei
Synonym:Escobaria leei
Synonym:Coryphantha sneedii var. leei
Synonym:Mammillaria leei
Synonym:Escobaria sneedii var. leei
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Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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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