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Mammillaria compressa
Also Known As
- Cactus compressa
- Mammillaria angularis
- Mammillaria angularis
- Mammillaria angularis f. compressa
- Mammillaria angularis var. compressa
- Neomammillaria compressa
- Mother of Hundreds
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 9"-15"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Mammillaria compressa plant details
Mammillaria compressa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria compressa
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria compressa
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria compressa plant
How to Grow Mammillaria compressa
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
aka Mammillaria brauneana, Neomammillaria brauneana, Neomammillaria klissingiana
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
aka Mammillaria littoralis, Mammillaria mazantianensis, Mammillaria mazatlanensis subsp. mazatlanensis, Mammillaria occidentalis, Mammillaria occidentalis var. sinalensis
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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