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Mammillaria mystax
Also Known As
- Cactus mystax
- Mammillaria atroflorens
- Mammillaria atroflorens
- Mammillaria casoi
- Mammillaria crispiseta
- Mammillaria crispiseta
- Mammillaria erythra
- Mammillaria huajuapensis
- Mammillaria mixtecensis
- Mammillaria mutabilis
- Mammillaria mystax var. huajuapensis
- Mammillaria neomystax
- Neomammillaria mystax
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 8"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Mammillaria mystax plant details
Mammillaria mystax is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria mystax
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 8 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria mystax
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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By: Michael Wolf
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria mystax plant
How to Grow Mammillaria mystax
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 5"-7"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-16"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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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