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Mammillaria bocasana
Also Known As
- Mammillaria haehneliana
- Mammillaria knebeliana
- Mammillaria seideliana
- Neomammillaria bocasana
- Powderpuff Pincushion Cactus
- Snowball Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Mammillaria bocasana plant details
Mammillaria bocasana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring cream and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria bocasana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria bocasana
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Mammillaria bocasana
By: Dick Culbert
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By: Dick Culbert
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How to Grow Mammillaria bocasana
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Mammillaria for your garden
aka Cactus compressa, Mammillaria angularis, Mammillaria angularis, Mammillaria angularis f. compressa, Mammillaria angularis var. compressa, Neomammillaria compressa, Mother of Hundreds
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria formosa var. microthele, Mammillaria microthele
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria armatissima, Mammillaria hamilton-hoytea, Mammillaria hamiltonhoytea, Mammillaria hastifera, Mammillaria ocotillensis
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 5"-7"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria brauneana, Neomammillaria brauneana, Neomammillaria klissingiana
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-16"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria centricirrha, Mammillaria vagaspina, Mammillaria zuccariniana
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"-15"
Width: 4"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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