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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

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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

Full Sun to Afternoon Shade. Outdoor. Striking Magenta Blooms.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Thelocactus bicolor plant

How to Grow Thelocactus bicolor

  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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