Coryphantha cornifera

A solitary globular cactus of the central Mexican highlands, growing in grassland and dry scrub on limestone at about 1400–2200 m. It takes strong sun, warm summer rains and a cool, dry winter; with those it flowers yellow in early summer.

At home, aim for

Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Semi-arid scrub and grassland, sometimes disturbed oak woodland, on flat or gently sloping limestone, in full sun or under light grass cover.

Records span 1048–2820 m with a median of 2030 m; the literature gives 1400–2200 m.

ZacatecasSan Luis PotosíJaliscoGuanajuatoQuerétaroHidalgoMexico

🔒 Growing it like that

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✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.