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Echinocactus texensis
Also Known As
- Echinocactus lindheimeri
- Homalocephala texensis
- Candy Cactus
- Horse Crippler
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 7a-11
Echinocactus texensis plant details
Echinocactus texensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocactus texensis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae, rosaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocactus texensis
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Echinocactus texensis plant
How to Grow Echinocactus texensis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-36"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-2"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 4'
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
- dry when dormant
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