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Espostoa nana
Also Known As
- Pseudoespostoa nana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Espostoa nana plant details
Espostoa nana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Espostoa nana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Espostoa nana
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Espostoa nana plant
How to Grow Espostoa nana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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
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