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Frailea phaeodisca

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Frailea phaeodisca (Speg.) Backeb. & F.M.Knuth

Family Name: Cactaceae

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant

Biogeography

Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Desert / Arid
Local Conservation Status Non-native

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Little Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate to Slow

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Master ID 32489
Species ID 6901
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Species record last updated on: 05 November 2026.

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