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Mammillaria spinosissima
Also Known As
- Mammillaria auricoma
- Mammillaria centraliplumosa
- Mammillaria pitcayensis
- Mammillaria spinosissima subsp. spinosissima
- Mammillaria virginis
- Red-headed Irishman
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8"-20"
- W: 2"-4"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Mammillaria spinosissima plant details
Mammillaria spinosissima is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and winter magenta and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria spinosissima
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 8 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria spinosissima
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Mammillaria spinosissima
By: Dick Culbert
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How to Grow Mammillaria spinosissima
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Anhalonium fissuratum, Ariocarpus fissuratus subsp. fissuratus, Mammillaria fissurata, Roseocactus fissuratus, Cactus, Chaute, Chautle, False Peyote, Living Rock, Living Stone Cactus, Peyote Cimarron, Star Rock, Sunami
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Anhalonium aselliforme, Ariocarpus aselliformis, Mammillaria aselliformis, Asselkaktus, False Peyote, Hatchet Cactus, Peyote Meco, Peyotillo, Woodlouse Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Cochemiea setispina, Mammillaria setispina
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Cactus radiosus var. chloranthus, Cactus radiosus var. deserti, Coryphantha chlorantha, Coryphantha chlorantha var. deserti, Coryphantha deserti, Coryphantha vivipara var. deserti, Escobaria chlorantha, Mammillaria arizonica var. deserti, Mammillaria chlorantha, Mammillaria deserti, Mammillaria radiosa, Mammillaria vivipara var. chlorantha, Mammillaria vivipara var. deserti
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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