Coryphantha elephantidens is a large, depressed-globular cactus, simple or occasionally clumping and group-forming. C. elephantidens usually has pink flowers but they can sometimes be yellow.
Cultivation and propagation: Full sun to light shade in summer. Water sparingly, keep drier in winter. Needs good drainage. Frost Tolerance: Hardy to -3°C.
Propagation: Offsets as it is a suckering cactus or by seeds.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Mid summer to early fall |
---|---|
Common Name | Elephants tooth |
Dormancy | - |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | Pale pink |
Frost Tolerance | -3°c |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11 |
Height | 6-12 in |
Origin | Mexico |
Scientific Name | Coryphantha elephantidens |
Shape | Globose |
Sun Exposure | Partial to light shade |