Water sparingly during the spring and summer growing season, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Suspend watering almost entirely in the winter.
Highly porous mineral substrate. Use a mix containing about 60% pumice/lava rock and 40% high-quality potting mix. Avoid limestone soils.
Bright, indirect light or partial shade. Avoid direct midday sun to prevent scorching.
Cintia knizei is a slow-growing, miniature high-mountain cactus native to Bolivia. It is prized for its olive-to-purple stems and bright yellow spring-summer blooms.
