General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Plant Height: 6 to 12 inches (15-30 cm)
Plant Spread: 6 inches
Fruit: Indehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Russet
Yellow
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Gophers/Voles
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Pollinators: Hoverflies
Wasps
Moths and Butterflies
Midges
Flies
Bumblebees
Bees
Various insects
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

Common names
  • Coryphantha

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