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Simpsons footcactus (Pediocactus simpsonii)

Description

The spherical, cylindrical to oval-growing, group-forming Pediocactus simpsonii reaches stature heights of 4 to 20 cm and diameter of 3 to 15 cm. The funnel-shaped to tubular flowers have a length of 1 to 3.5 cm and a diameter of 2 to 2.5 cm; they appear like a wreath around the crown. The bracts are pink, white to yellow.Pediocactus simpsonii is a member of the section Pediocactus . He is the most widespread species of the genus. This species is hardy to minus 30 ° C when dry , root-free cultivation in Europe is possible. In the collection of K. Krätschmer, Germany, Odernheim, specimens without protection have been cultivated for years.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Cactaceae

              • Genus: Pediocactus