Lophophora fricii cv kikko

Family

Cactacaea

Native

Northern Mexico

Description

Lophophora fricii cv. Kikko is a distinctive and rare cultivar within the Lophophora fricii species, renowned for its unique geometric tubercles that form angular, knobby patterns along its ribs.

Unlike the smoother traditional Lophophora, this spineless cactus displays a grayish to blue-green hue, often with a subtle glaucous coating. It features small, woolly areoles with minimal spines and produces delicate pale pink to white flowers from its center during warm seasons. Typically solitary, the Kikko cultivar’s blue-green stem and woolly apex make it a remarkable specimen for collectors.

Environment

Lophophora fricii cv. Kikko thrives in bright, indirect light with some tolerance for direct sunlight.

Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry completely between watering to accommodate its drought tolerance. During active growth from March to September, water every 2–3 weeks using the “soak and dry” method—thoroughly saturate the soil and let it drain fully. In winter (November to February), reduce watering to once a month or cease entirely.

Use a well-draining cactus mix composed of 50% coarse sand or pumice, 25% perlite, and 25% garden soil or cocopeat, avoiding regular potting soil to prevent excess moisture retention. Maintain temperatures between 20 and 30°C, protecting the plant from frost. Growth is very slow, requiring patience.

Fertilize every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a diluted, low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10 NPK), and avoid fertilizing during winter dormancy.

Landscape Uses

Usually these are outdoor plant, grass lands, landscapes.