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Ariocarpus fissuratus

Also Known As

  • Anhalonium fissuratum
  • Ariocarpus fissuratus subsp. fissuratus
  • Mammillaria fissurata
  • Roseocactus fissuratus
  • Cactus
  • Chaute
  • Chautle
  • False Peyote
  • Living Rock
  • Living Stone Cactus
  • Peyote Cimarron
  • Star Rock
  • Sunami

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Ariocarpus fissuratus plant details

Ariocarpus fissuratus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun 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, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ariocarpus fissuratus

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ariocarpus fissuratus

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Full Sun. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Plae to Deep Pink.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Great plant! (Engel.) Schum. Native to Coahuila, Zacatecas, W. Texas. 3 yrs. old.

Gardening facts about Ariocarpus fissuratus plant

How to Grow Ariocarpus fissuratus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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