This plant is an interesting little plant with short thick spines. Most of the time it grows solitary but sometimes it will form small clusters. This is a pretty peculiar species.
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Origin: Peru (Ancash)
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
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
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Botanical Name | Pygmaeocereus bieblii |
Common Name | Nipple cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | White |
Genus | Pygmaeocereus |
Growth Habit | Columnar |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
Mature Size | 7 in. tall |
Native Area | Mexico (South America) |
Plant Type | Cactus |
Propagation | By cuttings |
Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant |
Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
Soil Type | Welldrained soil mix |
Special Features | Easy to maintain |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial shade |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans, pets |
Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This plant is an interesting little plant with short thick spines. Most of the time it grows solitary but sometimes it will form small clusters. This is a pretty peculiar species.
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Origin: Peru (Ancash)
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
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Pygmaeocereus bieblii |
Common Name | Nipple cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | White |
Genus | Pygmaeocereus |
Growth Habit | Columnar |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
Mature Size | 7 in. tall |
Native Area | Mexico (South America) |
Plant Type | Cactus |
Propagation | By cuttings |
Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant |
Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
Soil Type | Welldrained soil mix |
Special Features | Easy to maintain |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial shade |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans, pets |
Watering Needs | Low |