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    Nitrophila mohavensis

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Nitrophila mohavensis plant details

    Nitrophila mohavensis is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nitrophila mohavensis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: amaranthaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nitrophila mohavensis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Nitrophila mohavensis plant

    How to Grow Nitrophila mohavensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Nitrophila occidentalis

    aka Boraxweed,, Western Nitrophila

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Nitrophila occidentalis close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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