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Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. minimus
Also Known As
- Turbinicarpus krainziana var. minimus
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. krainzianus var. minimus
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. minimus
- Turbinicarpus pseudomacrocherle ssp. minimus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 1"-3"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. minimus plant details
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. minimus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer cream and green flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. minimus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 1 IN - 3 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream and green blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele ssp. minimus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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