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 |