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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
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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Escobaria roseana
By: Michael Wolf
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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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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
7a-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 2"-5"
- sun
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-4"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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