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Mammillaria pondii ssp. setispina
Also Known As
- Cochemiea setispina
- Mammillaria setispina
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 2"-12"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Mammillaria pondii ssp. setispina plant details
Mammillaria pondii ssp. setispina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria pondii ssp. setispina
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria pondii ssp. setispina
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Mammillaria pondii ssp. setispina
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-15"
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - bright shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-8"
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- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-7"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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