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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

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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