''Cochemiea grahamii'' is a species of

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also known by the names Arizona fishhook cactus and Graham's nipple cactus. In the United States, this plant can be found in

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Description

This cactus has hooked stems and flowers pink or lavender in April and May. The cactus is commonly found in a dry habitat of gravel or grassland.

Propagating

At the bottom of this plant, there are some mini cactus branches. Cut it off, let the wound dry, and it can be planted in cactus soil. After a few weeks, pull a bit to check if it has roots. If it doesn't have roots but still looks healthy, it may need more time.

References

Calflora Database: ''Mammillaria grahamii''
grahamii Cacti of Mexico Cacti of the United States Flora of the California desert regions Flora of the Chihuahuan Desert Flora of the Sonoran Deserts Flora of Arizona Flora of Baja California Flora of New Mexico Flora of Sonora Flora of Texas Natural history of the Colorado Desert North American desert flora Plants described in 2000 {{Cactus-stub