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Escobaria

Escobariagrata

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Escobaria grata by CactusJordi
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Escobaria (es-koh-BAR-ree-uh)
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Species
grata (GRAH-tuh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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