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Echinopsis 'Barber Pole'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 5"-6"
- W: 5"-6"
planting zones
- 9b-10b
Echinopsis 'Barber Pole' plant details
Echinopsis 'Barber Pole' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis 'Barber Pole'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 IN - 6 IN - wide, 5 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, repeat-blooming, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis 'Barber Pole'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Echinopsis 'Barber Pole' plant
How to Grow Echinopsis 'Barber Pole'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 25'-40'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
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