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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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    Acanthocalycium spiniflorum

    aka Acanthocalycium spiniflorum var. spiniflorum, Echinocactus spiniflorum, Echinopsis spiniflora, Lobivia spiniflora

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-24"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acanthocalycium spiniflorum foliage by Jean-Michel Moullec
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