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Mammillaria karwinskiana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8"
- W: 8"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Mammillaria karwinskiana plant details
Mammillaria karwinskiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria karwinskiana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN wide, 8 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria karwinskiana
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria karwinskiana plant
How to Grow Mammillaria karwinskiana
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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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
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
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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