Coryphantha erecta

Mexican Pincushion Cactus

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden
Height 8" to 16" / 20cm to 40cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color White
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America