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Grusonia parishii
Also Known As
- Corynopuntia parishii
- Corynopuntia stanlyi var. parishii
- Opuntia parishii
- Opuntia stanlyi var. parishii
- Ground Mat Cholla
- Parish Club Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 9"-24"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Grusonia parishii plant details
Grusonia parishii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and purple foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Grusonia parishii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and purple
- Mature size: 9 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Grusonia parishii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Grusonia parishii
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Grusonia parishii plant
How to Grow Grusonia parishii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Grusonia for your garden
aka Corynopuntia stanlyi, Opuntia emoryi, Opuntia stanlyi, Common Devil Cholla, Stanly Club Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
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
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