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Discocactus zehntneri

Scientific Name: Discocactus zehntneri W. R. Abraham
Synonym: Discocactus araneispinus, Discocactus buenekeri, Discocactus zehntneri ssp. buenekeri , Discocactus zehntneri var. horstiorum , Discocactus zehntneri ssp. horstiorum , Discocactus zehntneri ssp. araneispinus
Family: Cactaceae

As Discocactus araneispinus

Frost Tolerance: Need to be kept warm in winter (minimum 55°F)

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Origin: Southern Brazil

Growth Habits: Clustering ball shaped cactus to 4 inches in diameter each (10 cm)

Propagation: Offsets, seeds

This clustering dwarf species is the smallest Discocactus. It has a dark green body and small white spines. It is named after the Dr. Leo Zehntner.

Blooming Habits:
The Discocactus flowers are have a sweet scent reminding of Gardenia flowers. They open in April, last only a day and are fully open in the middle of the night. The fruit is dark red.

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