Sasa pygmaea
pygmy crown cactus
Flower Color
Description
A small, clustering cactus forming a low mound of cylindrical, dark green stems to 4cm tall. The spines are short, white and bristly. In late spring it produces pale to bright orange flowers in a ring around the base of the stem
Mature Height
10m
Mature Spread
0.1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
HouseplantsPatio and container plantsSub-tropicalLow MaintenanceConservatory and greenhouse