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Tephrocactus geometricus
Also Known As
- Opuntia geometrica
- Tephrocactus alexanderi var. geometricus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-5"
- W: 3"-9"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Tephrocactus geometricus plant details
Tephrocactus geometricus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tephrocactus geometricus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, globose, houseplant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tephrocactus geometricus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Tephrocactus geometricus plant
How to Grow Tephrocactus geometricus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- low
- dry in winter
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