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Escobaria roseana

Also Known As

  • Acharagma roseana
  • Coryphantha roseana
  • Echinocactus roseanus
  • Gymnocactus roseanus
  • Neolloydia roseana
  • Thelocactus roseanus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Escobaria roseana plant details

Escobaria roseana is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Escobaria roseana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Escobaria roseana

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sun to Light Shade? . Outdoor/ Indoor. Pink, Peach or Cream Colored Flowers?.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Escobaria roseana plant

How to Grow Escobaria roseana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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