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Spinystar, Beehive Cactus

Escobaria Vivipara

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Overview

The Spinystar or Beehive Cactus (Escobaria vivipara) is a North American native, ideal for xeriscapes. This perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9, reaching up to 6 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Featuring tightly clustered, needle-like spines, it showcases vibrant pink to purple flowers in late spring. Requires well-draining soil and full sun. Drought-resistant, it adds a striking, low-maintenance element to rock gardens and desert-themed landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 10–11Type Cactus
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — withstanding temperatures as low as -20°F
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — rocky substrates that mimic its natural habitat; cactus with pink bloomsSpinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — consider well-draining soil a necessity; as this aids in maintaining its compact form and encourages bloomingSpinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — which ranges in color from white to dark brown; boasting vibrant pink to purple flowers measuring about 1 inchSpinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — pink flowers in the garden; providing a striking contrast to the green cylindrical stemsSpinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — The Spinystar or Beehive Cactus; perennial cactus typically reaches a height of 2 to 6 inches with a similarSpinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — perennial cactus typically reaches a height of 2 to 6 inches with a similar spread+85

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus
Family
Cactaceae

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Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — withstanding temperatures as low as -20°F
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — rocky substrates that mimic its natural habitat; cactus with pink blooms
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — consider well-draining soil a necessity; as this aids in maintaining its compact form and encourages blooming
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — which ranges in color from white to dark brown; boasting vibrant pink to purple flowers measuring about 1 inch
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — pink flowers in the garden; providing a striking contrast to the green cylindrical stems
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — The Spinystar or Beehive Cactus; perennial cactus typically reaches a height of 2 to 6 inches with a similar
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — perennial cactus typically reaches a height of 2 to 6 inches with a similar spread
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — serving as a food source for bees.<br><br>When designing; scientifically known as Escobaria vivipara
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — Drought-resistant, it adds a striking, low-maintenance element to rock gardens and desert-themed landscapes
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — which ranges in color from white to dark brown
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — The Spinystar or Beehive Cactus
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — as this aids in maintaining its compact form and encourages blooming; is a hardy native of various, image 72
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — making it a resilient choice for a variety of landscapes
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — Requires well-draining soil and full sun
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — perennial cactus typically reaches a height of 2 to 6 inches with a similar spread; adding a, image 68
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — These blooms are not only a delight to behold but also attract pollinators
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — providing a striking contrast to the green cylindrical stems; withstanding temperatures as low as -20&deg;F
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — rocky substrates that mimic its natural habitat
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — the Escobaria vivipara is cold tolerant
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — scientifically known as Escobaria vivipara; these blooms are not only a delight to behold but also attract
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — The Spinystar or Beehive Cactus (Escobaria vivipara) is a North American native, ideal for, image 59
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — boasting vibrant pink to purple flowers measuring about 1 inch in diameter
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — which ranges in color from white to dark brown; boasting vibrant pink to purple flowers measuring, image 69
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — cactus for full or half
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