Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Epithelantha

Species:

Epithelantha bokei

USDA Symbol:

EPBO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained calcareous soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to limestone-rich desert areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm stratification (30 days at 70°F) followed by cold stratification (30-60 days at 40°F) to break dormancy.