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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
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
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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aka Eriosyce occulta subsp. occulta, Neochilenia occulta, Neoporteria occulta, Pyrrhocactus occultus, Cacto Oculto
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
aka Neoporteria coimasensis var. robusta, Neoporteria gerocephala, Neoporteria multicolor, Neoporteria nidus, Neoporteria nidus var. gerocephala, Neoporteria nidus var. multicolor, Neoporteria robusta, Neoporteria senilis, Neoporteria subgibbosa var. robusta
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 3"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Eriosyce taltalensis var. violaciflora
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun
- low
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