Arizona Spinystar
Coryphantha vivipara
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Cactus, succulent, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
.7 × 1' |
| Flowering Season | April-August |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Minimum Temperature Range | Variable, at least 0 °F |
| Leaf Description | Spines |
| Fruit | Greenish, curing red, long and spineless |
| Longevity In years |
15 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 500-9000 ft. |
| Description | This small cactus is widespread throughout the Southwest and Great Basin, and there are several varieties including some fairly rare ones in Arizona. Typically this plant is covered in dense white spines and branches readily. The flowers are a vibrant pink. Arizona spinystar can occur in a variety of habitats, but in Arizona is most often found on rocky slopes in the grasslands. Because of its small size this plant should be prominently placed in a visible location or cultivated in containers |
