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    Nitrophila occidentalis

    Also Known As

    • Boraxweed,
    • Western Nitrophila

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Nitrophila occidentalis plant details

    Nitrophila occidentalis is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nitrophila occidentalis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: amaranthaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nitrophila occidentalis

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

    Gardening facts about Nitrophila occidentalis plant

    How to Grow Nitrophila occidentalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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