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    Operculicarya borealis

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Operculicarya borealis plant details

    Operculicarya borealis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Operculicarya borealis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: anacardiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Operculicarya borealis

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

    Gardening facts about Operculicarya borealis plant

    How to Grow Operculicarya borealis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Operculicarya decaryi

    aka Elephant Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Operculicarya decaryi by Cactus Jungle
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