Overview

Coryphantha ramillosa is a globose or cylindrical cactus succulent in the genus Coryphantha, part of the Cactaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Coryphantha ramillosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include rock gardens, containers and conservatories.

About

Coryphantha ramillosa is a perennial cactus cultivar within the Coryphantha genus, known for its globose or cylindrical habit and evergreen foliage. Like others in its genus, it features well-defined tubercles with spines and produces funnel-shaped flowers in summer, followed by cylindrical green fruit. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring dry, neutral loam soil. Suitable for rock gardens, containers, and conservatories, it requires gritty soil and can be propagated by seeds. It has a UK hardiness rating of H3.

About the genus

Coryphantha, or beehive cactus, is a genus of small to middle-sized, globose or columnar cacti. The genus is native to arid parts of Central America, Mexico, through Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas and north into southwestern, central, and southeastern Montana. With its two subgenera, 57 species and 20 subspecies, it is one of the largest genera of cactus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Coryphantha

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Coryphantha ramillosa size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Globose or cylindrical

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, containers, conservatories

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Coryphantha ramillosa

Propagation

Seeds

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions