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Acanthocalycium spiniflorum f. violaceum

Also Known As

  • Acanthocalycium violaceum
  • Echinopsis violacea

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 15"-18"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Acanthocalycium spiniflorum f. violaceum plant details

Acanthocalycium spiniflorum f. violaceum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acanthocalycium spiniflorum f. violaceum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthocalycium spiniflorum f. violaceum

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Can tolerate intense sunlight. Water sparingly. Full sun to part sun. Pastel Pink to Lilac Flowers. Outdoor/ Indoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Acanthocalycium spiniflorum f. violaceum plant

How to Grow Acanthocalycium spiniflorum f. violaceum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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