Photo of Grusonia emoryi by Stan Shebs

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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

See other plant types of Grusonia for your garden

aka Corynopuntia parishii, Corynopuntia stanlyi var. parishii, Opuntia parishii, Opuntia stanlyi var. parishii, Ground Mat Cholla, Parish Club Cholla

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 9"-24"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Grusonia parishii by Stan Shebs
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aka Cactus clavata, Corynopuntia clavata, Cylindropuntia clavata, Opuntia clavata, Dagger Club Cholla

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 18"-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Grusonia clavata form by The Desert Northwest
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