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Thelocactus leucacanthus

Scientific Name: Thelocactus leucacanthus (Zucc.) Britton & Rose
Synonym: Cereus maelenii, Cereus tuberosus, Echinocactus ehrenbergii, Echinocactus leucacanthus, Echinocactus porrectus, Ferocactus leucacanthus, Thelocactus ehrenbergii, Thelocactus leucacanthus var. ehrenbergii , Thelocactus leucacanthus var. porrectus , Thelocactus leucacanthus var. sanchezmejoradae , Thelocactus porrectus, Thelocactus sanchezmejoradae, Thelocactus sanchezmejoradai
Family: Cactaceae

Thelocactus leucacanthus at the Tucson Botanical Garden

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix to 20° F (-7° C)

Heat Tolerance: Afternoon shade in summer in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Mexico (Queretaro)

Growth Habits: Clumping columnar cactus, up to 6 inches tall (15 cm), 6 inches wide (15 cm)

Watering Needs: Moderate water

Propagation: Seeds

Blooming Habits:
The Thelocactus leucacanthus blooms at the end of spring. The flower color varies from pale yellow to pink depending on the variety and clone.

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