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Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. schwarzii
Also Known As
- Echinocactus schmiedickeanus
- Neolloydia schmiedickeana var. schwarzii
- Pediocactus schmiedickeanus var. schwarzii
- Strombocactus schwarzii
- Thelocactus macrochele var. schwarzii
- Toumeya macrochele var. schwarzii
- Toumeya schwarzii
- Turbinicarpus macrochele ssp. schwarzii
- Turbinicarpus macrochele var. polaskii
- Turbinicarpus polaskii
- Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. macrochele var. polaskii
- Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus var. schwarzii
- Turbinicarpus schwarzii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-3"
- W: 2"-5"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. schwarzii plant details
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. schwarzii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. schwarzii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 5 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, solitary, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. schwarzii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. schwarzii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-7"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
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- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
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Width: 4"
- sun - mostly shade
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 1"-3"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-4"
- sun - bright shade
- low
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