Coryphantha cornifera
Also Known As
- Coryphantha bernalensis
- Coryphantha schwartziana
- Mammillaria cornifera
- Rhinoceros Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-5"
- W: 4"-6"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Coryphantha cornifera plant details
Coryphantha cornifera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Coryphantha cornifera
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Coryphantha cornifera
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Coryphantha cornifera plant
How to Grow Coryphantha cornifera
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-4"
- sun - mostly sun
- 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
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