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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

    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

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    Grusonia emoryi

    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
    Photo of Grusonia emoryi by Stan Shebs
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    Grusonia clavata

    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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