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Ariocarpus scaphirostris
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-3"
- W: 2"-3"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Ariocarpus scaphirostris plant details
Ariocarpus scaphirostris is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ariocarpus scaphirostris
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 3 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in summer
- Uses: rare
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ariocarpus scaphirostris
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Ariocarpus scaphirostris
By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Ariocarpus scaphirostris
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
aka Ariocarpus retusus scaphirostroides, Ariocarpus retusus var. furfuraceus, Living Rock, Living Rock Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 5"-10"
Width: 8"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- 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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