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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

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    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

    Tender. Columar cactus covered with white hair.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Protect from Direct Afternoon Sun. Morning Sun to Partial Shade. White to Near White. Outdoor/ Indoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    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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    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 mirabilis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Espostoa mirabilis 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

    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
    Photo of Espostoa melanostele by Cactus Jungle
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