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Escobaria villardii

Also Known As

  • Villard Pincushion Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 6a-11

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Escobaria villardii plant details

Escobaria villardii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Escobaria villardii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Escobaria villardii

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fairly rare in the wild little pink flowered cacti. Quite pretty, and reasonably hardy - perhaps zone 6 with good drainage.

Gardening facts about Escobaria villardii plant

How to Grow Escobaria villardii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy

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