Coryphantha ottonis
Coryphantha ottonis
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Coryphantha
- Species:
- Coryphantha ottonis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, small desert pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (70-80°F). Light aids germination; surface sow or barely cover seeds.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI