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Grusonia grahamii

Also Known As

  • Corynopuntia grahamii
  • Opuntia grahamii
  • Opuntia schottii var. grahamii
  • Graham Club Cactus
  • Graham's Dog Cactus
  • Mounded Dwarf Cholla

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

Grusonia grahamii plant details

Grusonia grahamii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer 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 alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Grusonia grahamii

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Grusonia grahamii

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Grusonia grahamii plant

How to Grow Grusonia grahamii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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