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Ariocarpus agavoides

Also Known As

  • Tamaulipas Living Rock

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1"-3"
  • W: 1"-3"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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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

Full Sun. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). magenta.

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

See other plant types of Ariocarpus for your garden

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 12"-15"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Ariocarpus fissuratus flower by Frank Vincentz
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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
Photo of Ariocarpus retusus flower, form by Stan Shebs
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 1"-3"

Width: 2"-3"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Ariocarpus scaphirostris foliage by Stan Shebs
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3"-8"

Width: 2"-4"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Strombocactus disciformis flower by Kara Nursery
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aka Anhalonium aselliforme, Ariocarpus aselliformis, Mammillaria aselliformis, Asselkaktus, False Peyote, Hatchet Cactus, Peyote Meco, Peyotillo, Woodlouse Cactus

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 9"-12"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Pelecyphora aselliformis flower, foliage, form by Michael Wolf
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