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Mammillaria spinosissima ssp. pilcayensis
Also Known As
- Mammillaria pilcayensis
- Bristle Brush Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 2"-4"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Mammillaria spinosissima ssp. pilcayensis plant details
Mammillaria spinosissima ssp. pilcayensis is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and 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 spinosissima ssp. pilcayensis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria spinosissima ssp. pilcayensis
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Mammillaria spinosissima ssp. pilcayensis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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