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Grusonia emoryi

Also Known As

  • Corynopuntia stanlyi
  • Opuntia emoryi
  • Opuntia stanlyi
  • Common Devil Cholla
  • Stanly Club Cholla

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 24"-48"

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

Grusonia emoryi plant details

Grusonia emoryi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Grusonia emoryi

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, desert garden, mat-forming, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Grusonia emoryi

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Grusonia emoryi plant

How to Grow Grusonia emoryi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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