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Grusonia clavata
Also Known As
- Cactus clavata
- Corynopuntia clavata
- Cylindropuntia clavata
- Opuntia clavata
- Dagger Club Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 18"-6'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Grusonia clavata plant details
Grusonia clavata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Grusonia clavata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 18 IN - 6 FT - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Grusonia clavata
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Grusonia clavata plant
How to Grow Grusonia clavata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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aka Corynopuntia stanlyi, Opuntia emoryi, Opuntia stanlyi, Common Devil Cholla, Stanly Club Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
aka Corynopuntia parishii, Corynopuntia stanlyi var. parishii, Opuntia parishii, Opuntia stanlyi var. parishii, Ground Mat Cholla, Parish Club Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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