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Nickel's Coryphantha

Coryphanthanickelsiae

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Coryphantha (kor-ry-FAN-tha)
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Species
nickelsiae (nik-EL-see-ay)
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Synonym
Coryphantha sulcata var. nickelsae
Coryphantha sulcata var. nickelsiae
Mammillaria nickelsiae
Coryphantha nickelsae
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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CactusJordi
El Cajon, CA | September 2008 | neutral

Can't understand at all why L. Benson regarded this as a variety of Coryphantha sulcata. It is a species of its own called Cory nickelsia...Read More

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