Epithelantha spinosior
Epithelantha spinosior
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Epithelantha
- Species:
- Epithelantha spinosior
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from warm stratification followed by cold stratification; sow in well-draining mix.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash