Elephant Tooth Cactus
Coryphantha elephantidens
Family: Cactaceae
Elephant Tooth Cactus grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers gritty mineral cactus mix. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Elephant Tooth Cactus
Elephant Tooth Cactus growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Gritty mineral cactus mix with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Elephant Tooth Cactus as 7-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Elephant Tooth Cactus (Coryphantha elephantidens) is listed in the Cactaceae family and categorized as a cactus with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1150
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Plant type
- Cactus
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Elephant Tooth Cactus is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Gritty mineral cactus mix. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Gritty mineral cactus mix
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.