Photo by Kara Nursery
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Strombocactus disciformis
Also Known As
- Ariocarpus disciformis
- Ariocarpus disciformis ssp. jarmilae
- Cactus disciformis
- Echinocactus disciformis
- Echinocactus turbiniformis
- Mammillaria disciformis
- Pediocactus jarmilae
- Strombocactus disciformis ssp. jarmilae
- Strombocactus jarmilae
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-8"
- W: 2"-4"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Strombocactus disciformis plant details
Strombocactus disciformis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Strombocactus disciformis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms
GROWING CONDITIONS for Strombocactus disciformis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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How to Grow Strombocactus disciformis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 3"-5"
- bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 2"-5"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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