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Chihuahuan Beehive, Texas Cone Cactus

Neolloydiaconoidea

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Neolloydia (nee-oh-LOYD-ee-uh)
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Species
conoidea (ko-NOY-dee-a)
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Synonym
Pediocactus conoideus
Echinocactus conoideus
Mammillaria conoidea
Coryphantha conoidea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Kermit, Texas

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DMersh
(Zone 7b) | January 2011 | neutral

Native to limestone areas of Texas (Big Bend area) and adjacent areas of Mexico, so will probably benefit from extra calcium in its soil.

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | June 2005 | neutral

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | neutral

This plant is a clustering cactus. When it blooms, the flower is a bright pink with a golden yellow center. It is approximately 2 1/2" ...Read More

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