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Discocactus zehntneri
Also Known As
- Discocactus albispinus
- Discocactus araneispinus
- Discocactus buenekeri
- Discocactus zehntneri f. albispinus
- Discocactus zehntneri ssp. araneispinus
- Discocactus zehntneri ssp. buenekeri
- Discocactus zehntneri ssp. horstiorum
- Discocactus zehntneri subsp. albispinus
- Discocactus zehntneri var. albispinus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"
- W: 4"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Discocactus zehntneri plant details
Discocactus zehntneri is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Discocactus zehntneri
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: clumping, fragrant, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Discocactus zehntneri
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Discocactus zehntneri
By: Carstor
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Gardening facts about Discocactus zehntneri plant
How to Grow Discocactus zehntneri
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 6"
- bright shade
- regular
aka Discocactus ramulosus, Disocactus ramulosus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- low
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