Coryphantha
Coryphantha pallida subsp. calipensis
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Coryphantha (kor-ry-FAN-tha) (Info) |
| Species: | pallida subsp. calipensis |
| Synonym: | Coryphantha calipensis |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
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:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
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
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Los Angeles, California
Quilcene, Washington
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Aug 21, 2008, CactusJordi from El Cajon, CA wrote: It is only columnar growing when there is lack of direct light and excess of water and fertilizer. |
| Neutral | On Feb 14, 2005, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Slow growing columnar clumping Mexican cactus with large amounts of white fuzz on top of each column. |
