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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

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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

Gardening facts about Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. schwarzii plant

How to Grow Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. schwarzii

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
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