papacactus

Coryphantha are easy plants to grow. The genus includes + / - 42 species + / - 10 subspecies, not always easy to identify.
The geographical distribution of the genus is Mexico and southern USA, The habitat is variable according to species : some are found in humus while others grow in semi-desert areas.



CULTIVATION: It is very important to know the species to know its requirements. Care with errors of cultivation, some species do not tolerate the residual moisture on their roots.
A very porous and well drained soil is required : it is the case for (C macromeris, durangensis, gracilis, runyonii, C.nickelsiae, C.poselgeriana, C.robustispina, C.robustispina ssp. scheeri .... .) For other species :porous soil, regular watering in growth period, winter temperature + / - 8 and total drought.

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