Ariocarpus Species, Chaute, Living Rock Cactus, Peyote Cimarron, Seven Stars
Ariocarpusretusus

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ariocarpus (ar-ree-oh-KAR-pus)
Species: retusus (re-TOO-sus)

Synonym:Ariocarpus retusus subsp. retusus

Synonym:Ariocarpus fulvilligeris

Synonym:Anhalonium prismaticum

Synonym:Anhalonium areolosum

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall

Other details

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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored