Description: Coryphantha calipensis is a low branching cactus forming more or less compact clusters with age. It is one of the most peculiar coryphanthas with pineapple appearance. This species is dimorphic with distinct young and mature forms. It passes a purely radial-spined youth stage with short tubercles, but develops central spines and long tubercles as it ages, giving the plant its characteristic appearance.
Flowering period: Summer. 4-5 years from seed.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
