Button Cactus (Epithelantha Greggii) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Epithelantha greggii is a small, globular cactus native to northern Mexico, known for its dense covering of tiny white spines giving it a button-like appearance.
Button Cactus
Epithelantha Greggii
Epithelantha greggii is a small, globular cactus native to northern Mexico, known for its dense covering of tiny white spines giving it a button-like appearance.
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