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Escobaria sneedii subsp. leei

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (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

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

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:
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 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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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive marceli On Jun 1, 2012, marceli from Plock
Poland (Zone 6a) wrote:

I'm shocked seeing this little cacti alive after last winter. Temperature went down to -30C for few days! I kept it fully dry from autumn. It had shelter from rain from October to April.

Regional...

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

Huntington, Arkansas
Hesperia, California
San Diego, California
Falmouth, Maine
Sparks, Nevada
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Genola, Utah
Maple Bluff, Wisconsin



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