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Mammillaria decipiens ssp. camptotricha
Also Known As
- Bird's Nest Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 3"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Mammillaria decipiens ssp. camptotricha plant details
Mammillaria decipiens ssp. camptotricha is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria decipiens ssp. camptotricha
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria decipiens ssp. camptotricha
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria decipiens ssp. camptotricha plant
How to Grow Mammillaria decipiens ssp. camptotricha
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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
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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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