Great Basin Fishhook Cactus

Sclerocactus pubispinus

Great Basin Fishhook Cactus

Jim Morefield from Nevada, USA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cactaceae
Genus:
Sclerocactus
Species:
Sclerocactus pubispinus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr, may
Bloom Colors:
White, Pink, Yellow, Green, Purple, Brown

Native Range

United States: Nevada, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid desert regions

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Scarify, then cold-moist stratify for 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o