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Escobaria aguirreana
Also Known As
- Acharagma aguirreanum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 3"-4"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Escobaria aguirreana plant details
Escobaria aguirreana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Escobaria aguirreana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 4 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms
GROWING CONDITIONS for Escobaria aguirreana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
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How to Grow Escobaria aguirreana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Cactus radiosus var. chloranthus, Cactus radiosus var. deserti, Coryphantha chlorantha, Coryphantha chlorantha var. deserti, Coryphantha deserti, Coryphantha vivipara var. deserti, Escobaria chlorantha, Mammillaria arizonica var. deserti, Mammillaria chlorantha, Mammillaria deserti, Mammillaria radiosa, Mammillaria vivipara var. chlorantha, Mammillaria vivipara var. deserti
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 2"-5"
- sun
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