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Echinocereus nivosus
Also Known As
- Echinocereus albatus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-5"
- W: 1"-5"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Echinocereus nivosus plant details
Echinocereus nivosus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and white foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - 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 Echinocereus nivosus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
- Mature size: 1 IN - 5 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus nivosus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Echinocereus nivosus plant
How to Grow Echinocereus nivosus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-14"
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- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 8"
- sun
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