Ariocarpus agavoides
Also Known As
- Tamaulipas Living Rock
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-3"
- W: 1"-3"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Ariocarpus agavoides plant details
Ariocarpus agavoides is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ariocarpus agavoides
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 IN - 3 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ariocarpus agavoides
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Ariocarpus agavoides plant
How to Grow Ariocarpus agavoides
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Ariocarpus retusus scaphirostroides, Ariocarpus retusus var. furfuraceus, Living Rock, Living Rock Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 5"-10"
Width: 8"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-6"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 2"-3"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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