Photo by Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
Espostoa mirabilis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Espostoa mirabilis plant details
Espostoa mirabilis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 Espostoa mirabilis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Espostoa mirabilis
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Espostoa mirabilis
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
View Original Photo
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
View Original PhotoGardening facts about Espostoa mirabilis plant
How to Grow Espostoa mirabilis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Espostoa for your garden
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
Size
Height: 6"-24"
Width: 9"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Pseudoespostoa nana
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun
- low
aka Cactus lanatus, Cephalocereus lanatus, Cereus dautwitzii, Cereus lanatus, Cereus lanatus ssp. sericatus, Cereus sericatus, Cleistocactus lanatus, Espostoa dautwitzii, Espostoa lanata var. lanata, Espostoa lanata var. sericata, Espostoa laticornua, Espostoa procera, Espostoa sericata, Oreocereus lanatus, Pilocereus dautwitzii, Pilocereus lanatus, Peruvian Old Man Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 2'-8'
- mostly sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
aka Binghamia melanostele, Cephalocereus melanostele, Espostoa haagei, Pilocereus lanatus var. haagei, Pseudoespostoa melanostele
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 18"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved