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Pediocactus knowltonii

Also Known As

  • Knowlton's Miniature Cactus
  • Knowlton's Pincushion Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 2"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Pediocactus knowltonii plant details

Pediocactus knowltonii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pediocactus knowltonii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 IN wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, endangered, rare, spiky, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pediocactus knowltonii

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the smallest cacti in the world, only one or two inches tall, slowly forming offsets. Flowers are pale pink and quite large for the size of the plant. Currently only known from two small populations in the wild. These are seed grown, and keeping them in cultivation is good insurance against the tiny wild populations being destroyed. Experiences very cold winters in the wild, it might prove hardy with very good drainage. Zone 5, maybe?

Gardening facts about Pediocactus knowltonii plant

How to Grow Pediocactus knowltonii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3"-4"

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2"-5"

  • sun
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