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Adromischus trigynus

Also Known As

  • Adromischus rupicola

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1"-3"
  • W: 2"-5"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Adromischus trigynus plant details

Adromischus trigynus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In summer green and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adromischus trigynus

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
Mature size: 2 IN - 5 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: green and pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adromischus trigynus

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Adromischus trigynus plant

How to Grow Adromischus trigynus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 6"-12"

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 9"-12"

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Zones

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Size

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