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Thelocactus bicolor
Also Known As
- Cactus bicolor
- Echinocactus bicolor
- Echinocactus bicolor var. bolaensis
- Echinocactus bicolor var. pottsii
- Echinocactus bicolor var. tricolor
- Echinocactus bolaensis
- Echinocactus bolaensis
- Echinocactus bolansis
- Echinocactus rhodophthalmus
- Echinocactus schottii
- Echinocactus schottii
- Echinocactus wagnerianus
- Ferocactus bicolor
- Ferocactus bicolor var. bolaensis
- Hamatocactus bicolor
- Thelocactus bicolor ssp. bolaensis
- Thelocactus bicolor var. bolaensis
- Thelocactus bicolor var. commodus
- Thelocactus bicolor var. pottsii
- Thelocactus bicolor var. schottii
- Thelocactus bicolor var. schottii
- Thelocactus bicolor var. texensis
- Thelocactus bicolor var. tricolor
- Thelocactus bicolor var. wagnerianus
- Thelocactus pottsii
- Thelocactus schottii
- Thelocactus schottii
- Thelocactus wagnerianus
- Wagnerianus bicolor var. schottii
- Glory of Texas
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8"
- W: 8"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Thelocactus bicolor plant details
Thelocactus bicolor is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thelocactus bicolor
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 8 IN wide, 8 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thelocactus bicolor
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Thelocactus bicolor
By: Dick Culbert
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How to Grow Thelocactus bicolor
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Thelocactus for your garden
aka Echinocactus droegeanus, Echinocactus hexaedrophorus, Thelocactus hexaedrophorus subsp. hexaedrophorus, Thelocactus hexaedrophorus var. hexaedrophorus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 6"-8"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Echinocactus lophothele, Echinocactus nidulans, Echinocactus phymatothelos, Echinocactus rinconensis, Thelocactus lophothele, Thelocactus lophothele var. nidulans, Thelocactus multicephalus, Thelocactus nidulans, Thelocactus phymatothelos, Thelocactus rinconensis ssp. freudenbergeri, Thelocactus rinconensis ssp. multicephalus, Thelocactus rinconensis ssp. nidulans, Thelocactus rinconensis ssp. phymatothelos, Thelocactus rinconensis var. freudenbergeri, Thelocactus rinconensis var. nidulans, Thelocactus rinconensis var. phymatothelos
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 8"-10"
- sun
- drought tolerant
aka Ferocactus bicolor var. schwarzii, Thelocactus bicolor var. schwarzii, Thelocactus schwarzii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 2"-3"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Echinocactus acanthodes, Echinocactus acanthodes var. rostii, Echinocactus cylindraceus, Echinocactus rostii, Echinocactus viridescens var. cylindraceus, Ferocactus acanthodes, Ferocactus acanthodes var. rostii, Ferocactus rostii, Thelocactus hertrichii, California Barrel Cactus, Compass Barrel Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 48"-72"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Bravocactus horripilus, Echinocactus horripilus, Gymnocactus goldii, Gymnocactus horripilus, Kadenicarpus horripilus, Mammillaria horripila, Neolloydia horripila, Pediocactus horripilus, Thelocactus goldii, Thelocactus horripilus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-7"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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