Yavia cryptocarpa

Yavia cryptocarpa
Common Name:
Yavia cryptocarpa
Scientific Name:
Yavia cryptocarpa
Also Known As:
Hidden Fruit Cactus, Miniature Mountain Cactus

Origin

Found in the Andes Mountains of Argentina at high elevations.

Watering

Minimal watering; mimic mountain drought conditions.

Light Requirements

Full sun to partial shade.

Description

A tiny, rare cactus that grows almost flush with the soil surface, producing small pink flowers and hidden fruits.

Top Tips for Care

  • Use gritty, mineral-heavy soil.
  • Never allow standing water.
  • Ideal for collectors of rare species.
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