Ariocarpus retususScheidw .
False Peyote , Living Rock , Living Rock Cactus , Star Rock
Anhalonium retusum , Ariocarpus retusus subsp . retusus , Mammillaria pulvilligera
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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeGenus : Ariocarpus
The native kitchen stove ofAriocarpus retususis from Coahuila and Nuevo León to San Luis Potosí inMexico . It rise on limestone or rocky slopes .
Ariocarpus retususis an unusual , tardily - arise cactus with a lonely , flattened globose stem treat with long pyramidal tubercles that have wooly bases , resemble a rosette . The theme is grey - gullible or gloomy - putting surface and can grow up to 5 in ( 12.5 centimeter ) magniloquent and 10 in ( 25 centimeter ) in diam . The nodule evaluate up to 1.6 column inch ( 4 cm ) long and up to 1.4 inches ( 3.5 cm ) wide .
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The diurnal flowers are lily-white to knock , sometimes with ruddy midrib , and appear in gloaming . They can reach out up to 1.7 inches ( 4.2 cm ) in duration and 2 inch ( 5 curium ) in diameter . The yield are bloodless , green , or seldom pinkish , and are up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) long and up to 0.4 inches ( 1 curium ) in diam .
Despite its slow growth , often conduct ten eld to reach flowering years , this mintage is a desirable cactus for polish because of its interesting form and attractive flowers .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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works yourAriocarpusin soil formulated for cacti . you could grease one’s palms acactus mixat your local nursery . Do not use generic dirt mixes because they will not ply enough aeration and drainage . Additionally , using a container without a hole , whether a pot or a terrarium , is a bad idea for the same reason .
Ariocarpusneed a lot of sunlight . However , in hot , dry areas , they can be damage by undue sun , so you should use a ghost textile to limit their Lord’s Day or move them out of it during the hot hours of the day . In more temperate areas , direct sunlight is fine .
These cacti prefer to be kept at way temperature or slimly lower and in low humidity .
WateryourAriocarpuswhen it is ironical , but then hold off until the soil dries out completely to water it again .
See more atHow to Grow and handle for Ariocarpus .
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