Sclerocactus uncinatus ssp crassihamatus Seeds

Sclerocactus uncinatus ssp. crassihamatus

🌎 Native to: Texas and northern Mexico
🌿 Growth habit: Solitary or slowly clumping, with a stout, cylindrical form and dramatic hooked central spines
🪴 Grows to about: 4–8 inches tall and 3–5 inches wide
🌸 Flowers: Reddish-pink to magenta blooms in spring
🦋 Wildlife interactions: Flowers attract native pollinators
🌀 Traditional use: Known and respected by Indigenous communities for its resilience in harsh desert climates
🪴 Seeds collected from: Hand-collected plants grown at Arid Adaptations Nursery in Tucson, Arizona

This fierce little cactus packs a punch—Sclerocactus uncinatus ssp. crassihamatus is all about survival and style. Its thick, hooked spines give it a rugged look, while springtime bursts of reddish-pink flowers soften the mood just enough. Native to dry regions of Texas and northern Mexico, it thrives where many others wouldn’t dare. These seeds were hand-collected from nursery-grown plants in Tucson, ready to start their journey in your collection. It’s a tough beauty with a cosmic edge.