Obregonia denegrii

Queen Victoria Crown Pincushion

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Rare solitary Mexican cactus with distinct ribs and a white woolly apex. Features geometric spination. Slow growing, prized by collectors for its unique form.
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Plant Details

Common Name Queen Victoria Crown Pincushion
Family Cactaceae
Genus Obregonia
Species Denegrii
Origin Mexico
Blooming Yellow flowers, often in summer, blooming from the apex.
Leaf Color Gray-green with a white woolly center
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix with high mineral content, pumice or perlite for drainage

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Watering

Water sparingly during growing season, allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Keep bone dry in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires direct sunlight for compact growth and coloration. Intense light prevents etiolation.

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Fertilization

Apply diluted cactus fertilizer once monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer). Do not fertilize in winter.

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Pruning

Remove dead spines or roots gently with tweezers. Avoid damaging the woolly center.

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 35%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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