Thelocactus hexaedrophorus
Scientific Name: Thelocactus hexaedrophorus (Lem.) Britton & Rose
Synonym: Echinocactus droegeanus, Echinocactus fossulatus, Echinocactus hexaedrophorus var. droegeanus , Echinocactus hexaedrophorus var. major , Echinocactus hexaedrophorus, Echinocactus hexaedrophorus var. decipiens , Echinocactus hexaedrophorus var. labouretianus , Echinocactus labouretianus, Thelocactus fossulatus, Thelocactus hexaedrophorus var. decipiens , Thelocactus hexaedrophorus var. droegeanus , Thelocactus hexaedrophorus var. fossulatus , Thelocactus hexaedrophorus var. labouretianus , Thelocactus hexaedrophorus var. major
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 9-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Mexico (San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon)
Growth Habits: Solitary, up to 8 inches in diameter (20 cm), spines variable in length depending on the clone
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Blooming Habits:
White flower, 4 inches in diameter (10 cm). The variety lloydii from Zacatecas has a pink flower
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