Coryphantha octacantha
Scientific Name: Coryphantha octacantha (DC.) Britton & Rose
Synonym: Coryphantha asterias, Coryphantha clava, Coryphantha macrothele, Mammillaria clava, Mammillaria macrothele, Mammillaria octacantha
Family: Cactaceae
Coryphantha clava at Kuentz Nursery in early June
Frost Tolerance: 25° F (-4°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Mexico (Hidalgo, Queretaro)
Growth Habits: Mostly solitary, club-shaped stems, 12 inches tall (30 cm), up to 4 inches wide (10 cm), clustering with age; 1 to 2 central spines, 1 inch (2.5 cm) long; 6 to 8 radial spines, 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) long
Propagation: Seeds
The name octacantha is coming from the 8 radial spines for each areole.
Blooming Habits:
Very large 3 inches wide (7 cm) straw-yellow flowers, in summer. Spineless green fruit.
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