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Lophophora is a small genus of spineless, button-like cacti native from Texas through Mexico. It is very slow growing, and the key to success is a sunny spot in gritty, fast-draining mineral soil with little water.
Lophophora () is a genus of spineless, button-like cacti. Its native range covers Texas through Mexico to southwestern Mexico. The species are extremely slow growing, taking around ten years to reach maturity from seed in the wild. Growth can be accelerated considerably in cultivation by grafting. The slow rate of reproduction and over-harvesting render the species under threat in the wild; both L. williamsii and L. diffusa are assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Lophophora williamsii is regarded as trouble-free in cultivation, growing well on its own roots in a largely mineral, free-draining substrate in a sunny to semi-shaded position, while the other species are considered more sensitive. Plants are propagated from fresh seed, by grafting, or from cuttings.
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