pale coryphantha
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An evergreen cactus to 12cm in height, with almost globose stems with large tubercles each ending with several brownish spines. Flowers pale yellow with red throat, 5cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- pale coryphantha (Coryphantha pallida)
- Genus
- Coryphantha
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pale coryphantha
Distribution map
Southeastern Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pale coryphantha
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pale coryphantha care guide
- Water fully only after substrate completely dries, minimal winter irrigation
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water fully only after substrate completely dries, minimal winter irrigation
Fertilizing
FertilizingHighly diluted low-nitrogen cactus feed monthly in warm summer months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 19 - 24°C in spring or early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately. Feed in the spring with a low nitrogen liquid fertilizer. Keep dry in the winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by mealybugs
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