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Chihuahuan Beehive, Texas Cone Cactus

Neolloydiaconoidea

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Neolloydia (nee-oh-LOYD-ee-uh)

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Species

conoidea (ko-NOY-dee-a)

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Synonym

Pediocactus conoideus

Echinocactus conoideus

Mammillaria conoidea

Coryphantha conoidea

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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DMersh

(Zone 7b) | January 2011 | neutral

Native to limestone areas of Texas (Big Bend area) and adjacent areas of Mexico, so will probably benefit from extra calcium in its soil.

Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | June 2005 | neutral

smiln32

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

This plant is a clustering cactus. When it blooms, the flower is a bright pink with a golden yellow center. It is approximately 2 1/2" ...Read More

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