Scientific Name
Ariocarpus fissuratus 'Godzilla'
Scientific Classification
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Cacteae
Genus: Ariocarpus
Origin
Ariocarpus fissuratus 'Godzilla' is a Japanese cultivar of Ariocarpus fissuratus with several slightly different forms.
Description
Ariocarpus fissuratus 'Godzilla' is an odd, slow-growing cactus that forms a star-shaped rosette of large, deltoid tubercles with a downy stripe down the middle. It can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter. The tubercles are thick and fleshy, with a green and coarsely rugose surface.
The flowers can reach a diameter of 2 inches (5 cm), appear in fall, and last for 3 to 4 days.
How to Grow and Care for Ariocarpus fissuratus 'Godzilla'
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b: from 20°F (-6.7°C) to 50°F (10°C).
You should plant your Ariocarpus in soil specially formulated for cacti. You can buy a cactus mix at your local nursery. Do not use generic soil mixes, as they will not provide sufficient aeration and drainage. Additionally, using a container without a hole, whether a pot or a terrarium, is a bad idea for the same reason.
Ariocarpus needs a lot of sunlight. However, in hot, dry areas, they can be damaged by excessive sunlight. To protect them, use a shade cloth to limit their exposure to the sun or move them out during the hottest hours. In more temperate areas, direct sunlight is fine.
These cacti prefer to be kept at room temperature or slightly lower and in low humidity.
Water your Ariocarpus when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch, but wait until the entire soil surface has dried completely before watering it again. The amount of time this takes will vary depending on your climate and the size of your pot, if you use one.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Ariocarpus.
Links
- Back to genus Ariocarpus
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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