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Aztekium ritteri
Also Known As
- Echinocactus ritteri
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 1"-2"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Aztekium ritteri plant details
Aztekium ritteri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aztekium ritteri
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 1 IN - 2 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aztekium ritteri
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Aztekium ritteri
By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Aztekium ritteri
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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