Escobaria vivipara var. arizonica
Also Known As
- Arizona Beehive Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"-15"
planting zones
- 6a-11
Escobaria vivipara var. arizonica plant details
Escobaria vivipara var. arizonica is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Escobaria vivipara var. arizonica
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Escobaria vivipara var. arizonica
- USDA Zones: 6a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Escobaria vivipara var. arizonica plant
How to Grow Escobaria vivipara var. arizonica
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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