Tobusch Fishook Cactus

Sclerocactusbrevihamatus subsp. tobuschii

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sclerocactus (skler-oh-KAK-tus)
Synonym
Ancistrocactus tobuschii
Ferocactus tobuschii
Mammillaria tobuschii
Pediocactus brevihamatus subsp. tobuschii
Sclerocactus brevihamatus var. tobuschii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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 Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Junction, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2007 | neutral

Tobusch Fishook Cactus Sclerocactus brevihamatus subsp. tobuschii is Endemic to Texas and is classified as an Endangered species.

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | October 2006 | neutral

Another synonym of this plant is Ancistrocactus scheeri subsp. tobuschii.

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