Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Epithelantha

Species:

Epithelantha micromeris

USDA Symbol:

EPMI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

5 cm

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow on well-draining cactus mix.