Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Ariocarpus

Species:

Ariocarpus fissuratus

USDA Symbol:

ARFI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, magenta

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, limestone-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions, prefers calcareous substrates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C). Seedlings grow extremely slowly, taking 5-10 years to reach maturity.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI