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    Trichocereus 'Iridescent Watermelon' ex.

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 10"-18"
    • W: 4"-6"

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

    Trichocereus 'Iridescent Watermelon' ex. plant details

    Trichocereus 'Iridescent Watermelon' ex. is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Trichocereus 'Iridescent Watermelon' ex.

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Trichocereus 'Iridescent Watermelon' ex.

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Trichocereus 'Iridescent Watermelon' ex. plant

    How to Grow Trichocereus 'Iridescent Watermelon' ex.

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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