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    Acanthocalycium spiniflorum

    Also Known As

    • Acanthocalycium spiniflorum var. spiniflorum
    • Echinocactus spiniflorum
    • Echinopsis spiniflora
    • Lobivia spiniflora

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-24"
    • W: 6"-15"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Acanthocalycium spiniflorum plant details

    Acanthocalycium spiniflorum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acanthocalycium spiniflorum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in spring
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthocalycium spiniflorum

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun to Partial Sun. Indoor/ Outdoor. White to Pink to Violet Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Acanthocalycium spiniflorum plant

    How to Grow Acanthocalycium spiniflorum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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