Previous species

Next Species

Home Page

Help the site, Donate!

Order the CD

Get the free Newsletter

Tell a Friend

Coryphantha pusilliflora
Scientific Name: Coryphantha pusilliflora Bremer
family: Cactaceae

Coryphantha pusilliflora at Kuentz Nursery in early June

Recommended Temperature Zone:

USDA: 9b-11

Heat Tolerance:

Light shade in Phoenix in summer

Sun Exposure:

Full sun to partial shade

Origin:

Sierra de Paila in the Mexico (Coahuila)

Growth Habits:

Clumping (occasionally solitary) short cylindrical cactus, 5 inches tall (12 cm), 2 inches wide (5 cm)

Watering Needs:

Water sparingly, needs good drainage. Keep drier in winter

Propagation:

Seeds or occasionally offsets