Nipple Beehive Cactus, Long Mamma

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 14° F (-10°C) if kept dry.

Heat Tolerance: Light shade in summer in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade (in summer)

Origin: USA (New Mexico, Texas), northeastern Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila, Tamaulipas)

Growth Habits: Clumping, heads up to 8 inches tall (20 cm), 3.2 inches in diameter (8 cm); cylindrical tubercles, up to 1 inch long (2.5 cm); 1 to 4 central spines, up to 1.6 inches long (4 cm); 10 to 17 radials

Watering Needs: Moderate water when in a growing period, little to no water the rest of the time

Propagation: Seeds, divisions

The Coryphantha macromeris has long soft tubercles. Mature plants have attractive light pink flowers.

Blooming Habits:
The Coryphantha macromeris has 3 inches wide (7 cm) pink flowers during the summer.