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Ceraria pygmaea
Also Known As
- Ceraria
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Ceraria pygmaea plant details
Ceraria pygmaea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer green and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceraria pygmaea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: didiereaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: green and pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceraria pygmaea
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Natural bonsai shrub succulent, to 8" high, with small thick green leaves.
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Ceraria pygmaea
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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