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Mammillaria haageana subsp. elegans

Also Known As

  • Mammillaria haageana elegans Mammillaria

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 9"-15"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Mammillaria haageana subsp. elegans plant details

Mammillaria haageana subsp. elegans is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. 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 haageana subsp. elegans

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria haageana subsp. elegans

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Partial Sun to Light Shade. Indoor/Outdoor. Rose-Red with Darker Midstripe.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Mammillaria haageana subsp. elegans plant

How to Grow Mammillaria haageana subsp. elegans

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - bright shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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