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Mammillaria sheldonii
Also Known As
- Chilita alamensis
- Chilita gueldemanniana,
- Chilita inaiae
- Chilita swinglei
- Ebnerella guirocobensis
- Ebnerella inaiae
- Ebnerella sheldonii
- Ebnerella swinglei
- Mammillaria alamensis
- Mammillaria grahamii sheldonii
- Mammillaria gueldemanniana
- Mammillaria guirocobensis
- Mammillaria inaiae
- Mammillaria marnieriana
- Mammillaria swinglei
- Neomammillaria sheldonii
- Neomammillaria swinglei
- Sheldon's Pincushion Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Mammillaria sheldonii plant details
Mammillaria sheldonii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low 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 sheldonii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 0 - 4 IN - wide, 0 - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria sheldonii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Mammillaria sheldonii
Gardening facts about Mammillaria sheldonii plant
How to Grow Mammillaria sheldonii
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
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- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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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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