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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
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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Ariocarpus fissuratus
By: Frank Vincentz
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By: Stan Shebs
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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
Landscape groups by tags
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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
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 2"-3"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Ariocarpus disciformis, Ariocarpus disciformis ssp. jarmilae, Cactus disciformis, Echinocactus disciformis, Echinocactus turbiniformis, Mammillaria disciformis, Pediocactus jarmilae, Strombocactus disciformis ssp. jarmilae, Strombocactus jarmilae
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 2"-4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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
aka Ariocarpus strobiliformis, Encephalocarpus strobiliformis, Peyote, Peyotillo, Pine Cone Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-6"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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