Glory of Texas

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Glory of Texas a Species of Thalocactus


Common Name 
Straw spine cactus
                        Texas pride
                        Toothpick cactus
                        Merathone basin
Botanical Name
Thelocactus bicolor


Information

Glory of texas (Thelocactus bicolor) is a perennial flowering cactus found throughout the deserts of southern North America, particularly Texas and Mexico. It is commonly grown ornamentally and well-loved for its large, vibrant flower. Glory of texas requires warm, dry, sunny conditions to grow properly. In the wild, it most often grows individually, but may occasionally be seen in clumps.



No

Cactus are popular choices to plant in pots or in gardens for ornamental effect. They are resistant to drought, like sufficient sunlight, and are easy to care for.


Characteristics

Lifespan
Perennial

Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Early fall, Late winter

Plant Height
1.6 foot
Spread
4 inches
Habitat
Scrubland, grassland, gravel flats
Flower Color
PurplePink
Stem Color
Purple.

Conditions Requirement


Difficulty Rating
Glory of texas is super easy to take care of, with resistance to almost all pests and diseases. It is a perfect option for gardeners with brown thumbs.


Sunlight
Full sun


Hardiness
20 ℉


Hardiness Zones
9a to 11b


Soil
Sand, Loam, Sandy loam, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline


Care Guide


Water
Drought-tolerant. Allow the soil to dry completely between watering.


Fertilization
Fertilization once every 2-3 months during the growing season.


Planting Time
Spring, Summer


Propagation
Division, Sowing


Pests and Diseases

Spider mites, aphids, virus disease, stem rot, root-knot nematode, anthracnose, mealy bugs, rodents..

Scientific classification

Genus

Thelocactus - Thelocactus
Family

Cactaceae - Cactuses, Plural cacti
Order
Caryophyllales - Pinks, cacti, and allies
Class

Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots
Phylum

Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes.

 

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