Photo by Cactus Jungle
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Coryphantha ottonis
Also Known As
- Coryphantha asterias
- Coryphantha exsudans
- Coryphantha ottonis subsp. ottonis
- Mammillaria exsudans
- Mammillaria ottonis
- Bird's Nest Cactus
- Indian Head
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"
- W: 3"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Coryphantha ottonis plant details
Coryphantha ottonis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Coryphantha ottonis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold and green
- Mature size: 0 - 3 IN - wide, 0 - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Coryphantha ottonis
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Coryphantha ottonis
Gardening facts about Coryphantha ottonis plant
How to Grow Coryphantha ottonis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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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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