Photo by Kara Nursery
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Escobaria minima
Also Known As
- Coryphantha minima
- Coryphantha nellieae
- Escobaria nellieae
- Mammillaria nelliae
- Birdfoot Cactus
- Nellie Cory Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 1"-4"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Escobaria minima plant details
Escobaria minima is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Escobaria minima
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 IN - 4 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, miniature, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Escobaria minima
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Escobaria minima
Gardening facts about Escobaria minima plant
How to Grow Escobaria minima
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
See other plant types of Escobaria for your garden
aka Cactus radiosus var. chloranthus, Cactus radiosus var. deserti, Coryphantha chlorantha, Coryphantha chlorantha var. deserti, Coryphantha deserti, Coryphantha vivipara var. deserti, Escobaria chlorantha, Mammillaria arizonica var. deserti, Mammillaria chlorantha, Mammillaria deserti, Mammillaria radiosa, Mammillaria vivipara var. chlorantha, Mammillaria vivipara var. deserti
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Coryphantha asperispina, Escobaria asperispina, Escobaria missouriensis var. asperispina, Neobesseya asperispina
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
aka Coryphantha vivipara, Beehive Cactus, Foxtail Cactus, Showy Pincushion, Spiny Star Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 2"-5"
- sun
- low
aka Acharagma aguirreanum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-4"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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