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Ariocarpusretusus var. confusus

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Ariocarpus retusus var. confusus by CactusJordi
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ariocarpus (ar-ree-oh-KAR-pus)
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Synonym
Ariocarpus confusus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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