Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Aylostera

Species:

Aylostera nigricans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C). Light may enhance germination for cacti generally.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI