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Basic Info
The Epithelantha Micromeris is commonly known as the button cactus. As the plant mature you can expect it to reach up to 30 cm (12″) tall. The plant is best known for the green stem that grows in a globular shape. When the plant finally flowers you can expect It to produce pink flowers.
Scientific Classification:
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Cacteae
Subtribe: Cactinae
Genus: Epithelantha
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
When watering the Epithelantha Micromeris be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again.
If you need to know about watering your succulents, please check this guide: How to Water Succulent Plants
General Care for Epithelantha Micromeris
What kind of a plant carer should select the Epithelantha Micromeris? It is perfect for a beginner plant grower. The plant does best when cared for indoor in a proper light home. If planted outdoors, it creates small clusters all around it, especially if planted in a rock garden.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun light.
- Can die easily if overwatered
- Reaches up to 30.5 cm (12″) tall
- Becomes 91 cm wide
- Best Zone is 9a -6.7° C (20° F
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated with leaves
- Not known to be toxic
- Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Epithelantha Micromeris is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant does not handle cold well, so if you live an area that is colder than 6°C ( 20° F ) use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant indoor and outdoor.
Epithelantha Micromeris is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted inside keep it on a window ledge. That means a south-facing window for most of us.
For more information about plating your succulents, this guide will help you: How to Plant Succulents
How to Propagate Epithelantha Micromeris
Learning how to propagate Epithelantha Micromeris, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy leaf. Then remove the stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. This succulent is one of the species that easily drop its leaves; it can, however, be challenging to grow a large specimen.
Once the leaf is off the Epithelantha Micromeris, let it sit for a few days before placing in nutritious and well-drained soil. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry. Once the plant’s root has started to appear, let the plant take its time to grow.
Origin and Habitat
The Epithelantha Micromeris comes from the USA – Arizona (Santa Cruz and Cochise County) New Mexico (Hildago and Sandoval Co, From Sierra and Chaves to Eddy Co), western Texas. Mexico (northern Chihuahua).
