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Epithelanthamicromeris var. neomexicana

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Epithelantha micromeris var. neomexicana by CactusJordi
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Epithelantha (ep-ith-el-LAN-tha)
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Synonym
Epithelantha micromeris var. neomexicana
Epithelantha micromeris subsp. micromeris var. neomexicana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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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CactusJordi
El Cajon, CA | August 2009 | positive

This taxon is self-fertile. Without extra pollination it produces viable seeds always.

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2006 | neutral

This variety is a variety of "Epithelantha micromeris subsp. micromeris"

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