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Sclerocactusbrevihamatus subsp. pallidus

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Sclerocactus brevihamatus subsp. pallidus by CactusJordi
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sclerocactus (skler-oh-KAK-tus)
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Synonym
Ancistrocactus brevihamatus subsp. pallidus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

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Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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CactusJordi
El Cajon, CA | May 2011 | neutral

According to my experience this variety is the most difficult to grow of the Ancistrocactus species. A little more water than it likes/ne...Read More

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