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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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    Hechtia marnier-lapostollei

    aka False Agave

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Hechtia marnier-lapostollei by Stan Shebs
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    Hechtia caerulea

    aka Hechtia integerrima, Niveophyllum caeruleum, Niveophyllum caeruleum Matuda

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Hechtia caerulea close-up, form by Stan Shebs
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    Hechtia 'Carter'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hechtia 'Carter' foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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    Hechtia caerulea x meziana

    aka Hechtia caerulea x mezziana

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hechtia caerulea x meziana foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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    Hechtia glauca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hechtia glauca foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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