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Thelocactusbicolor

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Thelocactus (thel-oh-KAK-tus)
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Species
bicolor (BY-kul-ur)
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Synonym
Echinocactus bicolor
Echinocactus bicolor var. schottii
Thelocactus bicolor var. schottii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cleveland, Ohio

Kermit, Texas

Portland, Texas

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | November 2006 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are Echinocactus rhodophthalmus & Thelocactus bicolor var. bicolor

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frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | neutral

Glory of Texas, Straw Spine Cactus, Texas Pride, Thelocactus bicolor
is Endemic to Texas.

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leeann6
Kermit, TX (Zone 7b) | June 2005 | positive

The stems of "Glory of Texas" are solitary, grayish blue-green and ususally egg-shaped. They may reach 8" in height and 4 or 5" in diame...Read More

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

Nice looking plant with striking flowers. From N Mexico to Texas. Some forms are hardier than others (some hardy to 10F). Small column...Read More

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