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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

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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

Hardy to 25 °F for a short period only. Light Shade to Part Sun. Magenta Flowers with Greenish-White Throat. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Distributed as "species nova L1154", this can't be, as "L1154" is a Mammillaria. This may be L1151 or L1159. See Ralph Martin's data base.

By: Kara Nursery

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

  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • magenta
  • Fruit

    • green
    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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