Coryphantha recurvata, commonly known as Santa Cruz Beehive Cactus, is an evergreen succulent native to desert scrublands and rocky slopes in the Southwestern United States and Northwest Mexico. It is a small cactus, typically growing to a height of 0.5 feet (0.15 meters) and spreading up to 0.3 feet (0.09 meters) wide. The plant has a distinctive globular shape with tubercles that resemble a beehive, giving rise to its common name. It produces showy yellow flowers in the summer, which are quite attractive when they bloom atop the green to blue-green stems.

Santa Cruz Beehive Cactus is valued for its drought tolerance and unique appearance, making it a popular choice for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and as a container plant. It thrives in full sun and requires very little water, making it an excellent plant for water-wise gardening. The cactus prefers well-draining soil and is generally free from serious pests and diseases. However, overwatering can lead to root rot, so careful watering is essential. It is not known to be invasive and can be propagated from seeds or offsets.CC BY-SA 4.0