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Description
Strombocactus Disciformis, also known as the disc cactus or button cactus, is a small, slow-growing cactus native to Mexico. It is a popular species for collectors due to its distinctive shape and attractive flowers. The plant has a flattened, disc-shaped body with small, closely spaced tubercles. It can range in color from green to blue-green and has a woolly areole that produces spines and flowers.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Strombocactus |
Appearance
The Strombocactus Disciformis has a flattened, disc-shaped body that can grow up to 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch tall. Its tubercles are small, closely spaced, and arranged in a spiral pattern. The plant can be green or blue-green, and its woolly areole produces spines and flowers. The spines are short, curved, and yellow to brown in color. The flowers are small and pink or purple and bloom in the summer.
Care Guide
To care for the Strombocactus Disciformis, it is important to provide it with the right amount of water, fertilizer, soil, sunlight, and hardiness zones. The plant requires well-draining soil and should be watered only when the soil is dry. Fertilizer should be applied once a month during the growing season. The plant requires full to partial sunlight and can tolerate hardiness zones 9-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Strombocactus Disciformis is prone to mealybugs, scale insects, and spider mites. It may also be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. To prevent pests and diseases, it is important to keep the plant in well-draining soil and avoid overwatering.
Habitat
The Strombocactus Disciformis is native to Mexico and can be found growing in rocky areas and on hillsides. It grows at an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 meters above sea level.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water my Strombocactus Disciformis?
A: Water your Strombocactus Disciformis only when the soil is dry.
Q: What kind of soil does the Strombocactus Disciformis require?
A: The Strombocactus Disciformis requires well-draining soil.
Q: Can the Strombocactus Disciformis tolerate full sunlight?
A: Yes, the Strombocactus Disciformis can tolerate full to partial sunlight.
Q: What hardiness zones can the Strombocactus Disciformis tolerate?
A: The Strombocactus Disciformis can tolerate hardiness zones 9-11.
Related Plants
– Strombocactus Corrugatus- Strombocactus Pulcherrimus- Strombocactus Disciformis Subsp. Uebelmannianus
References
– “Strombocactus disciformis,” World of Succulents, accessed October 11, 2021, https://worldofsucculents.com/strombocactus-disciformis-disc-cactus/.- “Strombocactus disciformis,” Cactus Art, accessed October 11, 2021, http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/STROMBOCACTUS/Strombocactus_disciformis/Strombocactus_disciformis/Strombocactus_disciformis.htm.
