Coryphantha pseudoechinus
Scientific Name: Coryphantha pseudoechinus Boedeker
Synonym: Coryphantha pusilliflora
Family: Cactaceae
Coryphantha pseudoechinus at the Desert Botanical Garden in mid-December
Frost Tolerance: Hardy at least to 23° F (-5° C)
Heat Tolerance: Light shade in summer in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Endemic to the Sierra de la Paila in north central Mexico (Coahuila)
Growth Habits: Generally clumping globose cactus, 3.6 inches tall (9 cm), 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter; 1 central spine, 0.8 inch (2 cm) long; 18 to 25 radial spines, 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) long;
Propagation: Seeds, offsets
Coryphantha pusilliflora at Kuentz Nursery in June
Blooming Habits:
The Coryphantha pseudoechinus has 1.5 inches wide (4 cm), 0.8 inch (2 cm) in length, purple flowers.
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