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Buy Mammillaria petterssonii
Also Known As
- Mammillaria apozolensis
- Mammillaria huiguerensis
- Mammillaria obscura
- Mammillaria pilensis
Mammillaria petterssonii plant details
Mammillaria petterssonii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria petterssonii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 0 - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: bare root shipping available, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria petterssonii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Dry Oasis Plants
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria petterssonii plant
How to Grow Mammillaria petterssonii
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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