Photo by Kara Nursery
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Discocactus placentiformis
Also Known As
- Cactus placentifo
- Discocactus alteolens
- Discocactus crystallophilus
- Discocactus insignis
- Discocactus latispinus
- Discocactus multicolorispinus
- Discocactus pseudolatispinus
- Discocactus pugionacanthus
- Discocactus pulvinicapitatus
- Discocactus tricornis
- Melocactus besleri
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Discocactus placentiformis plant details
Discocactus placentiformis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Discocactus placentiformis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 3 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Discocactus placentiformis
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Discocactus placentiformis
By: João Medeiros
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
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How to Grow Discocactus placentiformis
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Discocactus for your garden
aka Discocactus albispinus, Discocactus araneispinus, Discocactus buenekeri, Discocactus zehntneri f. albispinus, Discocactus zehntneri ssp. araneispinus, Discocactus zehntneri ssp. buenekeri, Discocactus zehntneri ssp. horstiorum, Discocactus zehntneri subsp. albispinus, Discocactus zehntneri var. albispinus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - low
aka Discocactus ramulosus, Disocactus ramulosus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- low
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