Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Sclerocactus

Species:

Sclerocactus glaucus

USDA Symbol:

SCGL3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta, purple

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

gravelly, well-drained, rocky soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions, prefers rocky slopes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with cold stratification and warm temperatures after; germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI