Coryphantha compacta purple-red with several offsets that bloom

with several offsets that bloom sparely but regularly

and diarrhea

indoors it prefers the southern-facing window

if the leaves become mushy or translucent

arranged singularly along the keel and margins

Coryphantha compacta purple-red with several offsets that bloomCommonly known as the Pincushion cactus, the Coryphantha compacta is characterized by a solitary, green erect globular stem with crowded tubercles and 11 to 16 interwoven radial spines. A native to Mexico, it belongs to the Cactaceae family and grows up to about 6 cm tall in height. This slow growing cactus loves full sun but prefers the shade during the afternoon hours. It is slightly frost hardy. The plant blooms anytime between spring to summer