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Ariocarpus retusus
Also Known As
- Ariocarpus retusus scaphirostroides
- Ariocarpus retusus var. furfuraceus
- Living Rock
- Living Rock Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 5"-10"
- W: 8"-15"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Ariocarpus retusus plant details
Ariocarpus retusus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by pink and white fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ariocarpus retusus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 5 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ariocarpus retusus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Ariocarpus retusus
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Christer Johansson
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Gardening facts about Ariocarpus retusus plant
How to Grow Ariocarpus retusus
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Fruit
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Ariocarpus for your garden
aka 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
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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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