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BESCHORNERIA calicole
Compact habit. Red and green flowers
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Requires very sharp drainage to prevent the roots becoming over-wet -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenRosette-forming with strap-like leaves
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Denticulate
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Lanceolate
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)Under glass use standard cactus compost in full light -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilSharply drained and humus-rich
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Full sun
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