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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
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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
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aka Cactus compressa, Mammillaria angularis, Mammillaria angularis, Mammillaria angularis f. compressa, Mammillaria angularis var. compressa, Neomammillaria compressa, Mother of Hundreds
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria formosa var. microthele, Mammillaria microthele
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Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria armatissima, Mammillaria hamilton-hoytea, Mammillaria hamiltonhoytea, Mammillaria hastifera, Mammillaria ocotillensis
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 5"-7"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-16"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria centricirrha, Mammillaria vagaspina, Mammillaria zuccariniana
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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