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Eriosyce subgibbosa ssp. nigrihorrida
Also Known As
- Eriosyce subgibbosa var. nigrihorrida
- Neoporteria nigrihorrida
- Neoporteria subgibbosa v. nigrihorrida
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Eriosyce subgibbosa ssp. nigrihorrida plant details
Eriosyce subgibbosa ssp. nigrihorrida is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, chocolate and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with 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 verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriosyce subgibbosa ssp. nigrihorrida
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, chocolate and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriosyce subgibbosa ssp. nigrihorrida
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Eriosyce subgibbosa ssp. nigrihorrida
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Eriosyce subgibbosa ssp. nigrihorrida plant
How to Grow Eriosyce subgibbosa ssp. nigrihorrida
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- chocolate
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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