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Ariocarpus retusus ssp. trigonus

Also Known As

  • Ariocarpus trigonus
  • Living Rock Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-10"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Ariocarpus retusus ssp. trigonus plant details

Ariocarpus retusus ssp. trigonus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In fall and summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade 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 Ariocarpus retusus ssp. trigonus

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ariocarpus retusus ssp. trigonus

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light Shade to Full Sun. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). White to Yellow Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Ariocarpus retusus ssp. trigonus plant

How to Grow Ariocarpus retusus ssp. trigonus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 12"-15"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 5"-10"

Width: 8"-15"

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-12

Size

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Width: 2"-4"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 9"-12"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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