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Coryphantha elephantidens
Also Known As
- 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
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 9"-15"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Coryphantha elephantidens plant details
Coryphantha elephantidens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Coryphantha elephantidens
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta, pink and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Coryphantha elephantidens
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Coryphantha elephantidens
By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Coryphantha elephantidens
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- yellow
- magenta
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
See other plant types of Coryphantha for your garden
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
aka Pineapple Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 6"-8"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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