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Escobaria alversonii (Cushion Foxtail Cactus)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 502445



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Escobaria
Species: Escobaria alversonii
 
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  • Cacti
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Succulent
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • Summer
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  • Greenhouse
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  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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süleyman (361) wrote on Nov 09 2009
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Synonymes: Coryphantha alversonii, Escobaria vivipara var.alversonii, Coryphantha vivipara var.alversonii.
Distribution: USA - Arizona, California
Habit: Cylindrical
Encounterability in collections: Common locally in some areas

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Other names for this plant:
Coryphantha alversonii
Mammillaria alversonii



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