Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ay)
Genus: Lophophora (lof-OH-for-uh)
Species: diffusa var. koehresii
Synonym:Lophophora williamsii var. koehresii, Lophophora diffusa subsp. koehresii
Category:Cactus and Succulents
Height:under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:3-6 in. (7-15 cm)6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:Full SunSun to Partial ShadeLight Shade
Danger:Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:Pale PinkWhite/Near White
Bloom Time:Late Spring/Early SummerMid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall
Other details:Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From woody stem cuttings. Allow cut surface to callous over before plantingFrom seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
From:www.davesgarden.com
