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An
old specimen.
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Description: Minute clustering cactus
Stem: Finger-like, becoming somewhat
elongated when old, branching basally.
Spines: 30-40, whitish, all
radials, turning to a grey-reddish or brownish tinge in
adult plant's
crown.
Roots: Tuberose
Flowers: Small, cream-pink coloured, they start to open from April
onwards, over a longer time. Later in summer they form
oblong red
fruits.
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Cultivation: Although
regarded as a choice and difficult plant in cultivation, it is relatively
easy. It needs a soil mix which is particularly well draining (because rot prone). Water
sparingly and keep perfectly dry in winter. Hardy to -7°C
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun.
Propagation: Seeds,
offsets.
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Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms an cultivars of
Epithelantha micromeris:
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Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus
Family) Epithelantha dikisoniae
Synonyms:
- Epithelantha micromeris var. dickisoniae
- Epithelantha greggii var. dikisoniae
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A young specimen
Apical spines in mature plants take a reddish tinge, especially if
wet. The flowers are small, and cream-pink coloured.
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Cultivation
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