Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus)

Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus) with vibrant pink fruit, close up of round cactus plant.
Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus) with bright pink fruit emerging from the round, white-spined cactus body.

Botanical name: Epithelantha sp.

Common name: Button Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny


Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus) white cactus with single red fruit, close up.
Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus) rounded body covered in white spines with tiny red fruit.
Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus) white body with pink fruit close up
Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus) with small white fuzzy body and vibrant pink fruit
Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus) white globular plant with small vibrant red fruit top view
Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus) with white round stems and bright red fruit nestled in sand
Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus) white globular plant with small vibrant pink fruit close up
Epithelantha sp. (Button Cactus) globular white stems topped with small clusters of vibrant pink fruit


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