Name: Thelocactus hexaedrophorus
Brand: Planet Desert
SKU: 112
Price: 8.5 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Thelocactus hexaedrophorus lloydii major, commonly known as ‘Suncup’, is a solitary, strong-armed cactus. A native of Southern Brazil, this winter-dormant plant has reddish-white brown central spines with a yellow-colored tip. Suncup belongs to the Cactaceae family and reaches 3-4" inches in height.

Growth Rate

The growth rate of the suncup plant is slow.

Flowering

The white-yellow flowers of this cactus look attractive, especially due to the velvet touch. The blooming season is summer.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

Like other cacti, Thelocactus hexaedrophorus also needs moderate water throughout the year. Keep it dry in the winter season.

Soil

This plant needs cactus mix soil with an organic blend.

Hardiness

The hardiness of these cacti is 9b to 11, with a frost tolerance of 5° C (41° F).

Light

Suncup needs full sunlight to grow.

Propagation

This variety of Thelocactus is propagated from seeds.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season	Summer
Common Name	Sun cup
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Cactaceae
Flower	Yellow
Frost Tolerance	5° c
Growth Rate	Slow
Hardiness Zone	9b to 11
Height	3-4 "
Origin	Southern brazil
Scientific Name	Thelocactus hexaedrophorus
Shape	Globose
Sun Exposure	Full sun

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05/03/2021

Dylan B.

United States

Cute thelocactus

I received this thelocactus lloydii in excellent condition. I am looking forward to watching it grow and flower.

11/24/2020

Sean D.

United States

Plant arrived in perfect condition, despite shipping delay.

This plant came in perfect condition, despite the shipment being delayed by about two weeks by USPS. Very professional, top notch supplier of cacti and succulents.

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3.5" Pot

If you live in a cold climate and are expecting temperatures below 40 degrees within the next five days after placing your order, we highly recommend adding a heat pack to your order. If you do not order a heat pack, we do not send one with your order.

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To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.

Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is larger than a 3.5" pot WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

We ship via USPS Priority Mail, and we calculate the shipping cost based on the weight and volume of your purchase. Care instructions are included in every package you order. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Depending on your location, we will ship the plants on a certain day to avoid transit time during weekends or holidays. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note on your order. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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Plant arrived in perfect condition, despite shipping delay.

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