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Hardiness
zone 1
below -55F
zone 2
-50F to -45F
zone 3
-45F to -35F
zone 4
-35F to -25F
zone 5
-25F to -15F
zone 6
-15F to -5F
zone 7
-5F to 5F
zone 8
5F to 15F
zone 9
15F to 20F
zone 10
20F to 35F
zone 11
above 40F
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Height
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under 6 in
6-12 in
1-3 ft
4-10 ft
12-20 ft
over 20 ft
Spacing
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3-6 in.
6-9 in.
9-12 in.
12-15 in.
15-18 in.
18-24 in.
24-36 in.
36-48 in.
4-6 ft.
6-8 ft.
8-10 ft.
10-12 ft.
12-15 ft.
15-20 ft.
20-30 ft.
30-40 ft.
over 40 ft.
Bloom Time
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Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
N/A
Foliage
Type
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Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Aromatic
Leathery
Rubbery
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Succulent
Textured
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Bloom Characteristics
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Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Flowers are nocturnal
Flowers are showy
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Soil
pH
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very acidic
4.5 or below
highly acidic
4.6 to 5.0
strongly acidic
5.1 to 5.5
acidic
5.6 to 6.0
mildly acidic
6.1 to 6.5
neutral
6.6 to 7.5
mildly alkaline
7.6 to 7.8
alkaline
7.9 to 8.5
strongly alkaline
8.6 to 9.0
very alkaline
over 9.1
Hardiness
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zone 1
below -55F
zone 2
-50F to -45F
zone 3
-45F to -35F
zone 4
-35F to -25F
zone 5
-25F to -15F
zone 6
-15F to -5F
zone 7
-5F to 5F
zone 8
5F to 15F
zone 9
15F to 20F
zone 10
20F to 35F
zone 11
above 40F
Not
Applicable
Water Requirements
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Drought-tolerant;
suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly;
do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil;
do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs;
suitable for bogs and water gardens
Where to Grow
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Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Seed
Collect
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Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Propagation
Methods
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By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Scarify seed before sowing
By grafting
By budding
By simple layering
By air layering
By tip layering
By serpentine layering
By stooling or mound layering
Plant is viviparous
From spores
From bulbils
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
This plant is monocarpic
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Genus
Species
Cultivar
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Bloom Color
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Foliage
Color
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Height
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under 6 in
6-12 in
1-3 ft
4-10 ft
12-20 ft
over 20 ft
Spacing
CLEAR
3-6 in.
6-9 in.
9-12 in.
12-15 in.
15-18 in.
18-24 in.
24-36 in.
36-48 in.
4-6 ft.
6-8 ft.
8-10 ft.
10-12 ft.
12-15 ft.
15-20 ft.
20-30 ft.
30-40 ft.
over 40 ft.
Bloom Time
CLEAR
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
N/A
Foliage
Type
CLEAR
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Aromatic
Leathery
Rubbery
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Succulent
Textured
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Bloom Characteristics
CLEAR
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Flowers are nocturnal
Flowers are showy
N/A
Epiphyllum Species, Dutchman's Pipe Cactus, Night Blooming Cereus
Epiphyllum oxypetalum
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) |
| Conditions: | Zone 11, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |
Schlumbergera, Christmas Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Zygocactus 'Mixed Hybrids'
Schlumbergera buckleyi
| Type: | Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Sun to Partial Shade |
Euphorbia Species, Pencil Cactus, Milk Bush, Pencil Euphorbia, Rubber Hedge Euphorbia
Euphorbia tirucalli
| Type: | Trees, Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 12-20 ft. | 3.6-6 m |
| Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Sun to Partial Shade |
Euphorbia, Variegated Devil's Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia, Slipper Spurge, Redbird Cactus 'Variegatus'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
| Type: | Tropicals and Tender Perennials, Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
| Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Partial to Full Shade |
Selenicereus Species, Fishbone Orchid Cactus, Ric Rac Orchid Cactus
Selenicereus anthonyanus
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents, Epiphytes |
| Height: | 18-36 in. | 45-90 cm |
| Conditions: | Zone 10-11, Sun to Partial Shade |
Euphorbia Species, African Milk Tree, Candelabra Cactus, African Milk Bush, High Chaparral
Euphorbia trigona
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
| Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |
Hatiora Species, Dancing Bones Cactus, Drunkard's Dream, Spice Cactus
Hatiora salicornioides
| Type: | Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 10-11, Light Shade |
Opuntia Species, Smooth Mountain Prickly Pear, Indian Fig, Mission Cactus, Tuberous Prickly Pear
Opuntia ficus-indica
| Type: | Vegetables, Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) |
| Conditions: | Zone 8-10, Full Sun |
Carnegiea Species, Giant Cactus, Saguaro
Carnegiea gigantea
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | over 40 ft. (12 m) |
| Conditions: | Zone 8-11, Full Sun |
| Type: | Alpines and Rock Gardens, Groundcovers, Perennials, Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 6-36 in. | 15-90 cm |
| Conditions: | Zone 8-10, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
Echinocactus Species, Golden Barrel Cactus
Echinocactus grusonii
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Full Sun |
Euphorbia, African Milk Tree, Candelabra Cactus 'Rubra'
Euphorbia trigona
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 8-15 ft. | 2.4-4.7 m |
| Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Full Sun |
Epiphyllum Species, Climbing Cactus, Hooker's Orchid Cactus, Nightblooming Cactus
Epiphyllum hookeri
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 9, Sun to Partial Shade |
Echinopsis Species, Easter Lily Cactus, Sea-Urchin Cactus
Echinopsis oxygona
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 8-11, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |
Ceropegia Species, Carrion Plant, Starfish Flower, Starfish Cactus
Ceropegia grandiflora
| Type: | Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Sun to Partial Shade |
Echinopsis Species, Achuma, Aguacolla, Saint Peter Cactus, San Pedro Cactus
Echinopsis pachanoi
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 12-30 ft. | 3.6-9 m |
| Conditions: | Zone 8-10, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
Opuntia, Prickly Pear Cactus, Tiger Tongue 'Ellisiana'
Opuntia cacanapa
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 36 in. - 6 ft. | 90 cm - 1.8 m |
| Conditions: | Zone 7-10, Full Sun |
Cylindropuntia Species, Candelabrum Cactus, Cane Cactus, Giant Tree Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla
Cylindropuntia imbricata
| Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
| Height: | 4-10 ft. | 1.2-3 m |
| Conditions: | Zone 4-11, Full Sun |
Disocactus Species, Orchid Cactus, Strap Cactus
Disocactus ackermannii
| Type: | Tropicals and Tender Perennials, Cactus and Succulents, Epiphytes |
| Height: | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 10-11, Light Shade, Partial to Full Shade |
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