| Common Name | Living Rock cactus |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Ariocarpus |
| Species | Retusus |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Blooming | Pink to magenta flowers in late summer, sometimes spring |
| Leaf Color | Gray-green with reddish-brown tubercles |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Cactus mix with high perlite or pumice content for exceptional drainage, minimal organic matter
Drought tolerant, water sparingly during growing season (spring-fall), keep completely dry in winter dormancy
Full sun preferred, acclimate gradually to prevent scorching, protect from intense midday heat in summer
Apply diluted cactus fertilizer once monthly during active growth period May to August only
Remove damaged tubercles carefully with sterile tools, never remove healthy rosette structure
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