Grusonia pulchella

Also Known As

Corynopuntia pulchella
Micropuntia barkleyana
Micropuntia brachyrhopalica
Micropuntia gracilicylindrica
Micropuntia pygmaea
Micropuntia spectatissima
Micropuntia tuberculosirhopalica
Micropuntia wiegandii
Opuntia brachyrhopalica
Opuntia gracilicylindrica
Opuntia pulchella
Opuntia pygmaea
Opuntia spectatissima
Opuntia tuberculosirhopalica
Opuntia wiegandii
Sagebrush Cholla

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

4b-10b

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Grusonia pulchella plant details

Grusonia pulchella is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Grusonia pulchella

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Grusonia pulchella

USDA Zones: 4b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This odd creature from the interior of California (east of the Sierra Nevada) and western Nevada is a small, low growing cholla-type plant with very dark stems. It usually has pink flowers, which may cover the plant. Super hardy and super tough, it will appreciate a very dry and sunny spot in the garden. -25 °F or lower.