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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

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    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

    Full Sun to Partial Shade. Outdoor. Bright Yellow.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    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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    Grusonia emoryi

    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
    Photo of Grusonia emoryi by Stan Shebs
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    Grusonia parishii

    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
    Photo of Grusonia parishii by Stan Shebs
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