Notocactus elegans
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Notocactus elegans plant details
Notocactus elegans is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow 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 Notocactus elegans
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Notocactus elegans
- USDA Zones: 10a - 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 Notocactus elegans plant
How to Grow Notocactus elegans
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
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Notocactus for your garden
aka Notocactus haselbergii, Scarlet Ball Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 3"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Notocactus arachnites, Notocactus uebelmannianus, Parodia werneri subsp. werneri
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular
- dry in winter
aka Notocactus penicillatus, Parodia nivosus, Nivosa Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Notocactus buiningii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 4"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- regular
- dry in winter
aka Echinocactus leninghausii, Eriocactus leninghausii, Eriocephala leninghausii, Malacocarpus leninghausii, Notocactus leninghausii, Golden Ball Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 5"
- sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved