Lophophora

Description

Plant Type: Cactus
Common Name: Lophophora / Peyote cactus
Origin: Mexico
Growth Habit: Low, button-shaped cactus, solitary or slowly clustering

Description

Lophophora is a small, spineless cactus with a smooth blue-green to grey body divided into soft, rounded ribs. It sits low to the soil and has a neat, symmetrical appearance. Mature plants may form clusters over many years.

Flowers

• Small pink to pale white flowers from the crown
• Flowers in spring to summer when mature

Light Requirements

• Bright light with protection from harsh direct sun
• Ideal for bright indoor areas or shaded patios

Watering

• Very light watering
• Allow soil to dry out completely between watering
• Extremely sensitive to overwatering

Soil

• Extra well-draining, mineral-rich cactus mix
• Excellent drainage essential

Temperature

• Prefers warm, dry conditions
• Protect from frost
• Ideal range: 18–32°C

Care Level

• Best for careful growers and collectors
• Very slow growing and long-lived