Coryphantha gladiispina - coryphantha (Pot 18 cm)

Genus of 45 species of perennial cacti, mainly spherical, with numerous epidermal growths that take the

Botanical Information

Botanical name of tubercles. They grow in semiarid areas of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Coryphanta gladiispina is a cactus with a globose body and glaucous epidermis. Apex densely covered with white fluff. Conical tubercles 1-2 cm. Radial spines 12-16 white. Curved gray apical spine with black tip. Yellow flowers with pink shades 6-8 cm, at the apex of the plant. Yellowish green fruits 2-4 cm.

Pedoclimatic needs

Grow in well-drained soil. Sunny exposure. In winter it resists down to -4/-5° C as long as it is kept dry. It can be grown in the ground in Mediterranean gardens where temperatures do not fall below freezing. In colder climates it can be grown in pots and placed outdoors during spring and summer and sheltered during autumn and winter.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Coryphantha gladiispina

Family: Cactaceae