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    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

    Gardening 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

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    Espostoa lanata var. gracilis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    Size

    Height: 6"-24"

    Width: 9"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Espostoa lanata var. gracilis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Espostoa nana

    aka Pseudoespostoa nana

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Espostoa nana foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Espostoa lanata

    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
    Photo of Espostoa lanata form by Ripepette
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    Espostoa melanostele

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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 18"-48"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Espostoa melanostele by Cactus Jungle
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