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Thelocactus rinconensis
Also Known As
- 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
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 8"-10"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Thelocactus rinconensis plant details
Thelocactus rinconensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thelocactus rinconensis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thelocactus rinconensis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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How to Grow Thelocactus rinconensis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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aka Acharagma roseana, Coryphantha roseana, Echinocactus roseanus, Gymnocactus roseanus, Neolloydia roseana, Thelocactus roseanus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 48"-72"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-7"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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 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
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