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Turbinicarpus saueri ssp. ysabelae
Also Known As
- Gymnocactus ysabelae
- Gymnocactus ysabelae var. brevispinus
- Neolloydia knuthiana var. ysabelae
- Pediocactus ysabelae
- Thelocactus ysabelae
- Thelocactus ysabelae v brevispinus
- Turbinicarpus ysabelae
- Turbinicarpus ysabelae v brevispinus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 3"-4"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Turbinicarpus saueri ssp. ysabelae plant details
Turbinicarpus saueri ssp. ysabelae is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Turbinicarpus saueri ssp. ysabelae
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 4 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and spring
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rare, rock garden, solitary, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Turbinicarpus saueri ssp. ysabelae
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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How to Grow Turbinicarpus saueri ssp. ysabelae
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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