Description: Coryphantha calipensis is a low branching cactus forming more or less compact clusters with age. It is one of the most peculiar coryphanthas with pineapple appearance. This species is dimorphic with distinct young and mature forms. It passes a purely radial-spined youth stage with short tubercles, but develops central spines and long tubercles as it ages, giving the plant its characteristic appearance.
Flowering period: Summer. 4-5 years from seed.
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Mid summer to early fall |
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Botanical Name | Coryphantha calipensis |
Common Name | Coryphantha pallida calipensis |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Pale yellow |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
Mature Size | Under 6 in |
Native Area | Mexico |
Resistance | 0°c |
Sun Exposure | Partial to light shade |
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Description: Coryphantha calipensis is a low branching cactus forming more or less compact clusters with age. It is one of the most peculiar coryphanthas with pineapple appearance. This species is dimorphic with distinct young and mature forms. It passes a purely radial-spined youth stage with short tubercles, but develops central spines and long tubercles as it ages, giving the plant its characteristic appearance.
Flowering period: Summer. 4-5 years from seed.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Mid summer to early fall |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Coryphantha calipensis |
Common Name | Coryphantha pallida calipensis |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Pale yellow |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
Mature Size | Under 6 in |
Native Area | Mexico |
Resistance | 0°c |
Sun Exposure | Partial to light shade |