Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Ariocarpus

Species:

Ariocarpus scaphirostrus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

8 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with good light. Fresh seed has higher germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI