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Ariocarpus agavoides
| Scientific Name: | Ariocarpus agavoides |
| Synonyms: | Neogomesia agavoides |
| Common Name: | Tamaulipas Living Rock Cactus |
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| Etymology: | Ariocarpus: aria (a type of oak); carpos (fruit) [Greek] Neogomesia: - Agavoides: appearing as an Agave |
| Origin: | Mexico |
| Light: | Full sun. |
| Soil: | Lean mix: 1 part potting soil to 2 parts coarse sand. |
| Water: | Dry: Keep soil relatively dry but don't abuse. This plant needs less water than most cacti. |
| Min Temperature: | 32F. |
| Blooms: | Pink |
| Comments: | Appearing like an agave, this low-growing rosette cactus has green tubercles. Pink flowers appear in the Fall |
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