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Epithelantha ilariae is a small, globular cactus from northeastern Mexico that usually grows alone, with white spines and tiny white to pink flowers. It grows well in bright light, very fast-draining soil, and dry conditions, with very little water.
Epithelantha ilariae is a species of Epithelantha found in Mexico.
Epithelantha ilariae is native to northeastern Mexico. Its distribution spans from the southern slopes of Sierra de Obayos—about 50 km north of Monclova, Coahuila and eastward to areas north of Montemorelos, Nuevo León. It inhabits a broad strip along low-altitude mountain ranges surrounding the Monterrey metropolitan area. Its natural habitat includes deserts and dry scrublands, typically at elevations between 300 and 570 meters. It grows on gently sloping rocky areas with gravel and soil containing moderate organic matter. In some locations, it shares its habitat with other regional cacti, such as Ariocarpus trigonus, Mammillaria lasiacantha, and Echinocereus enneacanthus.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
