Coryphantha pycnacantha
Coryphantha pycnacantha
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Coryphantha
- Species:
- Coryphantha pycnacantha
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, magenta
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, beetles
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily at warm temperatures. Seeds should be surface-sown or lightly covered in well-draining cactus mix.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI