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    Pelecyphora strobiliformis

    Also Known As

    • Ariocarpus strobiliformis
    • Encephalocarpus strobiliformis
    • Peyote
    • Peyotillo
    • Pine Cone Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1"-6"
    • W: 3"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Pelecyphora strobiliformis plant details

    Pelecyphora strobiliformis is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelecyphora strobiliformis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelecyphora strobiliformis

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rare and popular. (Werdermann) Frie & Scheelle Type is Viereck, nr. Jaumave, Tamaulipas. Adult plants are cesptose.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Pelecyphora strobiliformis plant

    How to Grow Pelecyphora strobiliformis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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