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Turbinicarpus swobodae
Also Known As
- Neolloydia swobodae
- Pediocactus swobodae
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Turbinicarpus swobodae plant details
Turbinicarpus swobodae is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Turbinicarpus swobodae
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Turbinicarpus swobodae
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and gritty
Garden photo gallery of Turbinicarpus swobodae
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Turbinicarpus swobodae plant
How to Grow Turbinicarpus swobodae
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Turbinicarpus krainziana var. minimus, Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. krainzianus var. minimus, Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. minimus, Turbinicarpus pseudomacrocherle ssp. minimus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-3"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Echinocactus schmiedickeanus, Neolloydia schmiedickeana var. schwarzii, Pediocactus schmiedickeanus var. schwarzii, Strombocactus schwarzii, Thelocactus macrochele var. schwarzii, Toumeya macrochele var. schwarzii, Toumeya schwarzii, Turbinicarpus macrochele ssp. schwarzii, Turbinicarpus macrochele var. polaskii, Turbinicarpus polaskii, Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. macrochele var. polaskii, Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus var. schwarzii, Turbinicarpus schwarzii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 2"-5"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 4"
- sun - mostly shade
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-4"
- sun - bright shade
- low
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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
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