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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

Unknown - Tell us

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

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