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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cactus clavata, Corynopuntia clavata, Cylindropuntia clavata, Opuntia clavata, Dagger Club Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 18"-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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