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Mila caespitosa

Also Known As

  • Mila fortalezensis
  • Mila kubeana
  • Mila lurinensis
  • Mila nealeana
  • Mila pugionifera
  • Mila sublanata

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 9"-18"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Mila caespitosa plant details

Mila caespitosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mila caespitosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mila caespitosa

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Mila caespitosa plant

How to Grow Mila caespitosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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