Pediocactus peeblesianus

🌵 Pediocactus peeblesianus — The Tiny Navajo Pincushion

Category: Miniature Cactus / Rare Collector’s Plant
Origin: Southwestern USA (Arizona, New Mexico)
Delivery: Ships bare root with ID

Description:
Pediocactus peeblesianus is one of the smallest and rarest cacti in the world, often no bigger than a marble.
It grows flat to the ground with tubercles that mimic surrounding pebbles, helping it blend into its desert habitat.
In spring, it surprises with stunning purple-pink blooms larger than the plant itself.

Key Features:
✔️ Extremely rare miniature cactus
✔️ Pebble-like tubercles for camouflage
✔️ Produces large, vibrant purple blooms
✔️ Very slow-growing; long-lived
✔️ Summer dormant, winter active

Care Guide (Indian Climate Adaptation):
☀️ Light: Bright sun, but protect from extreme summer heat in India.
💧 Watering:
– Winter (Nov–Mar): Light watering sparingly.
– Summer (Apr–Oct): Keep almost dry; plant rests.
🌡️ Temperature: 10–30 °C preferred. Very sensitive to humidity.
🌱 Soil Mix: Gritty mineral mix with no organic matter.
💤 Dormancy (India): Summer dormant Apr–Oct; water only in winter growth.

Potting Tips:
Best in small clay pots with gravel top-dress to prevent excess moisture.

📦 Shipping & Packaging:
Ships bare root, carefully packed for delicate cactus.

🔖 Ideal For:
• Advanced cactus collectors
• Miniature & alpine plant enthusiasts
• Lovers of rare desert flora