Acanthocalycium catamarcense SEEDS

Acanthocalycium catamarcense seeds grow into a globular cactus native to the Catamarca province of north-western Argentina, growing on rocky and gravelly slopes in dry scrubland. The epithet catamarcense means 'from Catamarca', reflecting the restricted provincial distribution. Produces funnel-shaped flowers in pale pink to white. Family Cactaceae.

Full sun; very well-drained, gritty, poor soils; minimal watering in winter; warm to hot arid conditions.

• 'Catamarcense' = from Catamarca (north-western Argentina); restricted provincial distribution; globular form
• Funnel-shaped pale pink to white flowers; dry rocky scrubland specialist
• Catamarca province, NW. Argentina — arid and semi-arid rocky slopes
• Genus Acanthocalycium: ~15 species; Argentina; Family Cactaceae; Order Caryophyllales
• Full sun; well-drained gritty soils; drought-tolerant; minimal winter water; warm arid; Family Cactaceae

Acanthocalycium catamarcense is a collector's cactus from the arid north-western province of Catamarca, Argentina, its restricted natural range and attractive flowers making it sought-after among Argentine cactus specialists.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.