Scientific Name: | Escobaria missouriensis |
Synonyms: | Coryphantha missouriensis |
Common Name: | Missouri Foxtail Cactus |
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Etymology: | Coryphantha: Greek: koryphe (apex or top); anthos (flower) Escobaria: for Romulo and Numa Escobar, distinguished Mexican citizens Missouriensis: for MIssouri, a state in the United States
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Origin: | Mexico USA
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Light: | Full sun. |
Soil: | Typical mix: 1 part potting soil to 1 part coarse sand. |
Water: | Typical: Drench soil and let dry from Spring through Fall. Water sparingly during Winter dormancy period. |
Min Temperature: | 0F. |
Blooms: | Yellowish-Green |
Comments: | A winter-hardy cactus grown from seed. |
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