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Echinocactus horizonthalonius
Also Known As
- Meyerocactus horizonthalonius
- Devil's Head Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 4"-8"
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Echinocactus horizonthalonius plant details
Echinocactus horizonthalonius is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocactus horizonthalonius
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocactus horizonthalonius
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Echinocactus horizonthalonius
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Echinocactus horizonthalonius plant
How to Grow Echinocactus horizonthalonius
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 8"
Width: 12"
- sun
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Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 8"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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