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    Escobaria deserti

    Also Known As

    • Cactus radiosus var. chloranthus
    • Cactus radiosus var. deserti
    • Coryphantha chlorantha
    • Coryphantha chlorantha var. deserti
    • Coryphantha deserti
    • Coryphantha vivipara var. deserti
    • Escobaria chlorantha
    • Mammillaria arizonica var. deserti
    • Mammillaria chlorantha
    • Mammillaria deserti
    • Mammillaria radiosa
    • Mammillaria vivipara var. chlorantha
    • Mammillaria vivipara var. deserti

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Escobaria deserti plant details

    Escobaria deserti is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Escobaria deserti

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Escobaria deserti

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Escobaria deserti plant

    How to Grow Escobaria deserti

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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