Thelocactus macdowellii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Thelocactus macdowellii plant details
Thelocactus macdowellii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In winter magenta flowers emerge. Features fuzzy 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 Thelocactus macdowellii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 0 - 4 IN - wide, 0 - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thelocactus macdowellii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 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 Thelocactus macdowellii plant
How to Grow Thelocactus macdowellii
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
- blue
Flower Color
- magenta
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
Height: 8"
Width: 8"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 2"-3"
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun
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