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Frailea uhligiana, a pet-safe, drought-resistant round green cactus with white spines and woolly top, in pebbles outdoors.
Frailea uhligiana cactus with white and yellow spines and a woolly top grows in rocky soil, shown against a softly blurred background.
Close-up of Frailea uhligiana cactus with white, fluffy and brown spiky patches on textured surface against a blurred earthy background.
Close-up of Frailea uhligiana cactus showing long white spines, a fuzzy top patch, and green and reddish surface hues.
Top-down view of Frailea uhligiana in a square black pot with thin spines, gravel, and a small dried brown patch at the center.
Small, round Frailea uhligiana cactus with white spines and a woolly top in gravel, outdoors; pet-safe and great for sunny spots.
A small, round Frailea uhligiana cactus with white spines and a fuzzy top in a black plastic pot filled with pebbles outdoors.
Frailea uhligiana, a pet-safe, drought-resistant round green cactus with white spines and woolly top, in pebbles outdoors.
Frailea uhligiana cactus with white and yellow spines and a woolly top grows in rocky soil, shown against a softly blurred background.
Close-up of Frailea uhligiana cactus with white, fluffy and brown spiky patches on textured surface against a blurred earthy background.
Close-up of Frailea uhligiana cactus showing long white spines, a fuzzy top patch, and green and reddish surface hues.
Top-down view of Frailea uhligiana in a square black pot with thin spines, gravel, and a small dried brown patch at the center.
Small, round Frailea uhligiana cactus with white spines and a woolly top in gravel, outdoors; pet-safe and great for sunny spots.
A small, round Frailea uhligiana cactus with white spines and a fuzzy top in a black plastic pot filled with pebbles outdoors.

Looking for a low maintenance, yet stunning addition to your plant collection? Look no further than Frailea uhligiana cactus plant a vibrant member of the FraileaGo to planetdesert.com/pages/search-results-page?q=Frailea genus native to Brazil. This unique cactus boasts a reddish-brown stem with wooly whitish areoles. But don't let its densely clumpy appearance fool you - this plant is tough and drought-resistant.  

It needs moderate watering and high-maintenance care in order to thrive. Plus, it's toxic for pets so make sure you keep it out of their reach! If you're living in USDA hardiness zone 11, then consider this Frailea species for your home or garden. It requires only Full sun(bright light) and a well-drained soil mix with specialized cactus potting soil.  

Whether you're a seasoned cacti collector or just starting out, read on for all you need to know about caring for this delightful desert dweller! 

Bloom Season

Late summer

Flower Color

Yellow

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

11--12

Mature Size

2 in. tall

Plant Type

Perennial cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat resistant--pest resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Moderate
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Frailea uhligiana

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Looking for a low maintenance, yet stunning addition to your plant collection? Look no further than Frailea uhligiana cactus plant a vibrant member of the FraileaGo to planetdesert.com/pages/search-results-page?q=Frailea genus native to Brazil. This unique cactus boasts a reddish-brown stem with wooly whitish areoles. But don't let its densely clumpy appearance fool you - this plant is tough and drought-resistant.  

It needs moderate watering and high-maintenance care in order to thrive. Plus, it's toxic for pets so make sure you keep it out of their reach! If you're living in USDA hardiness zone 11, then consider this Frailea species for your home or garden. It requires only Full sun(bright light) and a well-drained soil mix with specialized cactus potting soil.  

Whether you're a seasoned cacti collector or just starting out, read on for all you need to know about caring for this delightful desert dweller! 

Bloom Season

Late summer

Flower Color

Yellow

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

11--12

Mature Size

2 in. tall

Plant Type

Perennial cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat resistant--pest resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Moderate
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Late summer
Botanical Name Frailea uhligiana
Common Name Frailea cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Genus Frailea
Growth Habit Globular
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 11, 12
Mature Size 2 in. tall
Native Area Brazil
Plant Type Perennial cactus
Propagation By seeds
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, pest resistant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized cactus potting soil
Special Features Dwarf cactus, remarkable shape
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets (Keeps away from Children)
Watering Needs Moderate

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