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Coryphanthasulcata

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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
sulcata (sul-KAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Coryphantha sulcata var. sulcata
Coryphantha speciosa
Coryphantha roederiana
Coryphantha obscura
Coryphantha calcarata
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 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Green
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Bastrop, Texas

Frisco, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

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