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A small Obregonia denegrii cactus with pointed green leaves in a square orange pot of gravel, set against a blurred green background.
Obregonia denegrii cactus with pointed green leaves in a square red pot filled with pebbles, top view on a white background.
An Obregonia denegrii cactus in a pot, displaying its distinctive artichoke-like shape and textured green rosettes.
Top view of Obregonia denegrii, the Artichoke cactus, in a square orange pot with gravel, showing its unique star-shaped green body.
A small Obregonia denegrii cactus sits in a pot, making an intriguing addition to any succulent or cactus collection.
Obregonia denegrii cactus in a square orange pot with gravel, displayed on a light brown surface against a stone wall and green vines.
Obregonia denegrii cactus in a square red-brown plastic pot with gravel, top view on a white background.
A small Obregonia denegrii cactus in a brown square pot with gravel, on a tan surface, set against a stone wall with greenery behind.
Top view of an Obregonia denegrii cactus in a red square plastic pot with pebbles on a white background.
A small square pot with three green cacti, including Obregonia denegrii, sits among white and gray pebbles; blurred cacti behind.
Two small green Obregonia denegrii cacti with white spines in a square brown pot filled with pebbles; blurred cacti in background.
Close-up of Obregonia denegrii highlighting pointed star-shaped leaves and small white spines among white, gray, and tan pebbles.
Close-up of an Obregonia denegrii cactus with white and yellow spines nestled among rocks in a square brown pot.
A small potted Obregonia denegrii cactus with two green, star-shaped stems and white spines sits on gray and white rocks.
Close-up of Obregonia denegrii cactus in a brown pot, displaying rounded green segments with white tufts and pale spines.
Obregonia denegrii cactus with green, star-shaped segments and white spines in a square brown pot filled with white and gray pebbles.
Close-up of Obregonia denegrii cactus with star-shaped spiky tips in a square brown pot filled with white and gray stones.
Top view of Obregonia denegrii cactus in a square brown pot with white spines and pebbles, showing some dried brown patches.
A small green Obregonia denegrii cactus with white spines in a brown plastic pot with rocks, blurred cacti in the background.
Small Obregonia denegrii cactus with star-shaped green segments in a square red pot with pebbles; blurred cacti in background.
A small Obregonia denegrii cactus with pointed green leaves in a square orange pot of gravel, set against a blurred green background.
Obregonia denegrii cactus with pointed green leaves in a square red pot filled with pebbles, top view on a white background.
An Obregonia denegrii cactus in a pot, displaying its distinctive artichoke-like shape and textured green rosettes.
Top view of Obregonia denegrii, the Artichoke cactus, in a square orange pot with gravel, showing its unique star-shaped green body.
A small Obregonia denegrii cactus sits in a pot, making an intriguing addition to any succulent or cactus collection.
Obregonia denegrii cactus in a square orange pot with gravel, displayed on a light brown surface against a stone wall and green vines.
Obregonia denegrii cactus in a square red-brown plastic pot with gravel, top view on a white background.
A small Obregonia denegrii cactus in a brown square pot with gravel, on a tan surface, set against a stone wall with greenery behind.
Top view of an Obregonia denegrii cactus in a red square plastic pot with pebbles on a white background.
A small square pot with three green cacti, including Obregonia denegrii, sits among white and gray pebbles; blurred cacti behind.
Two small green Obregonia denegrii cacti with white spines in a square brown pot filled with pebbles; blurred cacti in background.
Close-up of Obregonia denegrii highlighting pointed star-shaped leaves and small white spines among white, gray, and tan pebbles.
Close-up of an Obregonia denegrii cactus with white and yellow spines nestled among rocks in a square brown pot.
A small potted Obregonia denegrii cactus with two green, star-shaped stems and white spines sits on gray and white rocks.
Close-up of Obregonia denegrii cactus in a brown pot, displaying rounded green segments with white tufts and pale spines.
Obregonia denegrii cactus with green, star-shaped segments and white spines in a square brown pot filled with white and gray pebbles.
Close-up of Obregonia denegrii cactus with star-shaped spiky tips in a square brown pot filled with white and gray stones.
Top view of Obregonia denegrii cactus in a square brown pot with white spines and pebbles, showing some dried brown patches.
A small green Obregonia denegrii cactus with white spines in a brown plastic pot with rocks, blurred cacti in the background.
Small Obregonia denegrii cactus with star-shaped green segments in a square red pot with pebbles; blurred cacti in background.

Obregonia denegrii, commonly known as ‘Artichoke cactus’, is one of the most well-known cacti due to its distinctive artichoke-shaped stem. This Cactaceae family plant is the only member of its single genus and is related to Ariocarpus. It almost always grows as a single plant level with the ground, a sunk and woolly apex. It grows up to a height of 6 inches and is native to Mexico.

Growth Rate

Obregonia denegrii is an easy-care plant that has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

During the late spring or early summer, this eye-catching cactus blooms beautifully. Obregonia produces pink flowers.

Watering and Feeding

Water regularly in the spring and summer, allowing the substrate to dry thoroughly. Reduce watering in the fall, and do not water in the winter. Artichoke cactus do not require fertilizer or pruning.

Soil

Obregonia plants prefer calcareous and well-drained soil.

Hardiness

This wonderful cactus has a frost tolerance of 25 ° F (-4° C) for a short period and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9a to 11.

Light

Light shade sun exposure is required for good compact growth of the Artichoke cactus plant.

Propagation

The Obregonia denegrii plant entirely propagates from seeds. However, the seedlings are tiny and grow slowly, taking one or two years to reach a diameter of 0.1 – 0.2 inches (3 – 5 mm).

Obregonia denegrii or Artichoke Cactus is the best plant to have at your home. It is a great gift option.

Bloom Season

Late spring/early summer

Flower Color

Pink

Growth Rate

Slow growth

Hardiness Zone

9a to 11

Mature Size

Under 6 in.

Resistance

25 °f (4° c) for a short period

Sun Exposure

Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
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Obregonia denegrii, commonly known as ‘Artichoke cactus’, is one of the most well-known cacti due to its distinctive artichoke-shaped stem. This Cactaceae family plant is the only member of its single genus and is related to Ariocarpus. It almost always grows as a single plant level with the ground, a sunk and woolly apex. It grows up to a height of 6 inches and is native to Mexico.

Growth Rate

Obregonia denegrii is an easy-care plant that has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

During the late spring or early summer, this eye-catching cactus blooms beautifully. Obregonia produces pink flowers.

Watering and Feeding

Water regularly in the spring and summer, allowing the substrate to dry thoroughly. Reduce watering in the fall, and do not water in the winter. Artichoke cactus do not require fertilizer or pruning.

Soil

Obregonia plants prefer calcareous and well-drained soil.

Hardiness

This wonderful cactus has a frost tolerance of 25 ° F (-4° C) for a short period and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9a to 11.

Light

Light shade sun exposure is required for good compact growth of the Artichoke cactus plant.

Propagation

The Obregonia denegrii plant entirely propagates from seeds. However, the seedlings are tiny and grow slowly, taking one or two years to reach a diameter of 0.1 – 0.2 inches (3 – 5 mm).

Obregonia denegrii or Artichoke Cactus is the best plant to have at your home. It is a great gift option.

Bloom Season

Late spring/early summer

Flower Color

Pink

Growth Rate

Slow growth

Hardiness Zone

9a to 11

Mature Size

Under 6 in.

Resistance

25 °f (4° c) for a short period

Sun Exposure

Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Late spring/early summer
Botanical Name Obregonia denegrii
Common Name Artichoke cactus
Dormancy winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pink
Genus Obregonia
Growth Habit globose, rosette
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 9a to 11
Mature Size Under 6 in.
Native Area Mexico
Resistance 25 °f (4° c) for a short period
Sun Exposure Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

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