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Frailea phaeodisca

Scientific Name: Frailea phaeodisca (Speg.) Backeb. & F. M. Knuth
Synonym: Echinocactus pygmaeus var. phaeodiscus , Frailea perbella, Frailea pygmaea var. phaeodisca
Family: Cactaceae

Frailea phaeodisca at Kuentz Nursery in early June

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 11-12

Frost Tolerance: Keep above 40°F (4°C)

Heat Tolerance: Light shade to full sun

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Uruguay (Tacuarembo)

Growth Habits: Flattened globular cactus, up to 1.2 inches in diameter (3 cm)

Blooming Habits:
Yellow flower, 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm)

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