Ceraria pygmaea Cactus An attractive globular cactus with

An attractive globular cactus with lumpy but shiny dark green skin

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This form of the species has smooth leaf surfaces (i

especially in the winter

This is a succulent so be careful not to overwater when it is in its summer dormant phase after dropping its leaves

Ceraria pygmaea Cactus An attractive globular cactus withCeraria pygmaea Family: Didiereaceae. The smallest member of this unusual group of winter growing succulent perennials. It makes chubby, square to rounded gray green leaves on short branching stems. Ceraria are winter growers, meaning they need good light & water in the fall through spring, then allowed to go dormant in the summer. In the summer it may drop many or all leaves. A little water once a month or so in the summer is fine, but if you keep it