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Description:
Small globular to cylindrical stem with yellowish
spines, it can grow slowly up to 40
cm, 20 cm in diameter, bright yellow flowers from a woolly crown in
summer.
Cultivation: It is a summer grower
species. Easy to cultivate but
somewhat
rot prone if kept in a non
ventilated place.
Require a very fast draining drying soil, water regularly in summer,
but do not overwater.
Needs a
full sun exposure (or
light shade)
Good heat tolerance.
Hardy to at least -5°C
( but probably can tolerate - 10° C for brief periods)
Propagation: Usually
propagated from Seeds.
(seldom produces offsets)
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