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    Hechtia glauca

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Hechtia glauca plant details

    Hechtia glauca is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and pink foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hechtia glauca

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and pink
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hechtia glauca

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The largest Hechtia species! An outstanding collector's plant! Thick, glaucous leaves (milky green/white colored) tipped in pink form a hefty rosette. Bright pink in full sun!

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hechtia glauca plant

    How to Grow Hechtia glauca

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • pink
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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