Sclerocactus megarrhizus
Sclerocactus megarrhizus
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Sclerocactus
- Species:
- Sclerocactus megarrhizus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification to break dormancy; sow in well-draining mix and keep warm after stratification.
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