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Sclerocactusscheeri

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sclerocactus (skler-oh-KAK-tus)
Info
Synonym
Ancistrocactus scheeri
Echinocactus scheeri
Ferocactus scheeri
Pediocactus scheeri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
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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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | November 2004 | neutral

Fruit are like berries and green.
The roots are tuberous or fiberous.

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Flower is greenish yellow. Plant is oval shaped. It doesn't usually grow in groups, but as a solitary plant.

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