Sclerocactus
Sclerocactuspygmaeus

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sclerocactus (skler-oh-KAK-tus)
Species: pygmaeus (pig-MAY-us)

Synonym:Sclerocactus whipplei var. pygmaeus

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By grafting

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored