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Browningia hertlingiana

Also Known As

  • Azureocereus imperator
  • Browningia imperator

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12'-30'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Browningia hertlingiana plant details

Browningia hertlingiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Browningia hertlingiana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Browningia hertlingiana

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and gritty

Gardening facts about Browningia hertlingiana plant

How to Grow Browningia hertlingiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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