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    Hechtia texensis

    Also Known As

    • Hechtia scariosa
    • False Agave
    • Texas False Agave

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Hechtia texensis plant details

    Hechtia texensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, bronze and green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hechtia texensis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hechtia texensis

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Hechtia texensis plant

    How to Grow Hechtia texensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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