Kaibab Pincushion Cactus

Pediocactus paradinei

Kaibab Pincushion Cactus

Paolo Neo

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cactaceae
Genus:
Pediocactus
Species:
Pediocactus paradinei

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may
Bloom Colors:
White, Pink, Yellow, Brown
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained sandy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 90 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o