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Austrocactus coxii

Scientific Name: Austrocactus coxii (K.Schum.) Backeb.
Synonym: Austrocactus intertextus, Echinocactus coxii, Echinocactus intertextus, Malacocarpus coxii, Malacocarpus intertextus
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-11

Origin: Southern Argentina, Southern Chile

Growth Habits: Solitary, short cylindrical cactus, up to 2 feet tall (60 cm), 2 inches in diameter (5 cm); 6 to 10 tuberculate ribs; 4 straight or slightly hooked central spines, up to 1.6 inches long (4 cm); 6 to 10 radial spines.

Blooming Habits:
Diurnal, pale red flowers tinged of pink, up to 1.4 inches in diameter (3.5 cm)

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