Coryphantha

Cumarinia odorata was described as Coryphantha odorata by Bödeker in 1930, transferred into the genus Neobessaya by Werdermann and thence to the new genus Cumarinia by Knuth which, in turn, was reduced to a sub-genus of Neolloydia by Backeberg in 1942.

It is a hardy cactus with long, dark spines which branches profusely, ultimately forming low mats or hemispheric mounds to 100 cm diameter.

Coryphantha palmeri is a globose cactus with usually one stout hooked central spine. It is one of those Coryphanthas which pass a purely radial-spined long youth stage. After several years they develop the central spines. It is extremely variable.

Coryphantha magentae is similar to Coryphantha echinus, with the exception of magenta (Hence the name) flowers and slightly different skin and spination colour. Flowers colour is ranging from pink to rich magenta-red.

Mixed Coryphantha species grown from seed. Very nice selection.

Irregular growth with both bare areoles and spiny areoles in alternating bands.

Very hardy form, pretty. Winter hardy/Winterhart.

Variety with a round, dark green body and stiff, pectinate spines. It produces large yellow flowers with red anthers. A truly captivating plant.

Round dark green body, stiff pectinate spines, large yellow flowers with red anthers, very pretty.

Coryphantha scolymoides has pale green stems, with tubercles ascending like tiles, spines numerous, radials ones flesh-coloured with a single central spine recurved, black, grey at the base. Flowers large, yellow with read throat.

Round dark green body, whitish radial spines, darker hooked central spine, large yellow flower. In culture Coryphantha pallida is without problems and regularly shows its large pale yellow flowers.

Coryphantha kracikii is a solitary stemmed cactus densely covered with impressive spines and is one of the most beautiful coryphanthas especially as a young plant.

Plant with round, dark green stems, white-yellow radial spines, and a dark, arched central spine. Large, glossy yellow flowers.

The body of the plant has growth bands with long thorns alternating with bands with very short thorns. Over time, the plant becomes more and more bizarre and out of the ordinary.

Named for its striking red glands on each tubercle, Coryphantha glanduligera undergoes a style change as it grows: youngsters sport only radial spines, while adults may flaunt a longer yellow central spine (though not always!).

Compact grower with stunning, hook-like central spines in warm mahogany hues. While juveniles show only radial spines, patience rewards you with its signature curved spines - typically appearing in years 3-5 and improving with each season.

Globulaar with long fat tubercles, spines white-yellow, longer thick black central spine, large yellowi flower.

Coryphantha poselgeriana is a heavily armored, imposing species reminiscent of Echinocactus horizonthalonius. Seldom available in cultivation, it boasts a wild beauty and majestic presence. A true gem for collectors.