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Thelocactus hexaedrophorus
Also Known As
- Echinocactus droegeanus
- Echinocactus hexaedrophorus
- Thelocactus hexaedrophorus subsp. hexaedrophorus
- Thelocactus hexaedrophorus var. hexaedrophorus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 6"-8"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Thelocactus hexaedrophorus plant details
Thelocactus hexaedrophorus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thelocactus hexaedrophorus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thelocactus hexaedrophorus
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Thelocactus hexaedrophorus
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Thelocactus hexaedrophorus plant
How to Grow Thelocactus hexaedrophorus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka 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
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 8"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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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