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Turbinicarpus horripilus
Also Known As
- Bravocactus horripilus
- Echinocactus horripilus
- Gymnocactus goldii
- Gymnocactus horripilus
- Kadenicarpus horripilus
- Mammillaria horripila
- Neolloydia horripila
- Pediocactus horripilus
- Thelocactus goldii
- Thelocactus horripilus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-7"
- W: 2"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Turbinicarpus horripilus plant details
Turbinicarpus horripilus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Turbinicarpus horripilus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 7 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Turbinicarpus horripilus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Turbinicarpus horripilus plant
How to Grow Turbinicarpus horripilus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Neolloydia swobodae, Pediocactus swobodae
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Turbinicarpus krainziana var. minimus, Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. krainzianus var. minimus, Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. minimus, Turbinicarpus pseudomacrocherle ssp. minimus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-3"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Echinocactus schmiedickeanus, Neolloydia schmiedickeana var. schwarzii, Pediocactus schmiedickeanus var. schwarzii, Strombocactus schwarzii, Thelocactus macrochele var. schwarzii, Toumeya macrochele var. schwarzii, Toumeya schwarzii, Turbinicarpus macrochele ssp. schwarzii, Turbinicarpus macrochele var. polaskii, Turbinicarpus polaskii, Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. macrochele var. polaskii, Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus var. schwarzii, Turbinicarpus schwarzii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 2"-5"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Echinocactus viereckii, Gymnocactus aff. viereckii, Gymnocactus viereckii, Neolloydia viereckii, Pediocactus viereckii, Thelocactus viereckii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 4"
- sun - mostly shade
- low
aka Gymnocactus ysabelae, Gymnocactus ysabelae var. brevispinus, Neolloydia knuthiana var. ysabelae, Pediocactus ysabelae, Thelocactus ysabelae, Thelocactus ysabelae v brevispinus, Turbinicarpus ysabelae, Turbinicarpus ysabelae v brevispinus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-4"
- sun - bright shade
- low
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