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Adromischus filicaulis
Also Known As
- Adromischus filicaulis subsp. filicaulis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-9"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Adromischus filicaulis plant details
Adromischus filicaulis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Adromischus filicaulis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Adromischus filicaulis
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Adromischus filicaulis plant
How to Grow Adromischus filicaulis
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 3"-12"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-9"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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