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Coryphantha sulcata
Also Known As
- Pineapple Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 6"-8"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Coryphantha sulcata plant details
Coryphantha sulcata is a broadleaf evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Coryphantha sulcata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Coryphantha sulcata
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
Garden photo gallery of Coryphantha sulcata
Gardening facts about Coryphantha sulcata plant
How to Grow Coryphantha sulcata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Coryphantha for your garden
aka Cactus elephantidens, Cactus recurvispinus, Cactus sulcolanatus, Coryphantha bumamma, Coryphantha garessii, Coryphantha greenwoodii, Coryphantha recurvispina, Coryphantha sulcolanata, Echinocactus elephantidens, Echinocactus sulcolanatus, Mammillaria bumamma, Mammillaria elephantidens, Mammillaria recurvispina, Mammillaria retusa, Mammillaria sulcolanata, Elephants Tooth, Starry Ball
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Coryphantha minima, Coryphantha nellieae, Escobaria nellieae, Mammillaria nelliae, Birdfoot Cactus, Nellie Cory Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Cactus radiosus var. chloranthus, Cactus radiosus var. deserti, Coryphantha chlorantha, Coryphantha chlorantha var. deserti, Coryphantha deserti, Coryphantha vivipara var. deserti, Escobaria chlorantha, Mammillaria arizonica var. deserti, Mammillaria chlorantha, Mammillaria deserti, Mammillaria radiosa, Mammillaria vivipara var. chlorantha, Mammillaria vivipara var. deserti
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Coryphantha asperispina, Escobaria asperispina, Escobaria missouriensis var. asperispina, Neobesseya asperispina
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Acharagma roseana, Coryphantha roseana, Echinocactus roseanus, Gymnocactus roseanus, Neolloydia roseana, Thelocactus roseanus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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