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Turbinicarpus viereckii
Also Known As
- Echinocactus viereckii
- Gymnocactus aff. viereckii
- Gymnocactus viereckii
- Neolloydia viereckii
- Pediocactus viereckii
- Thelocactus viereckii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Turbinicarpus viereckii plant details
Turbinicarpus viereckii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Turbinicarpus viereckii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 IN wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Turbinicarpus viereckii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Turbinicarpus viereckii plant
How to Grow Turbinicarpus viereckii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- magenta
Fruit
- green
- brown
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-3"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
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- sun
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-4"
- sun - bright shade
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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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