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    Echinocactus species

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Echinocactus species plant details

    Echinocactus species is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and variegated foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocactus species

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocactus species

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Echinocactus species plant

    How to Grow Echinocactus species

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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