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Mammillaria gigantea
Also Known As
- Mammillaria armatissima
- Mammillaria hamilton-hoytea
- Mammillaria hamiltonhoytea
- Mammillaria hastifera
- Mammillaria ocotillensis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 5"-7"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Mammillaria gigantea plant details
Mammillaria gigantea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer chartreuse, pink and red 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 gigantea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 5 IN - 7 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse, pink and red blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria gigantea
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Mammillaria gigantea
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria gigantea plant
How to Grow Mammillaria gigantea
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
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- red
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Mammillaria for your garden
aka Anhalonium fissuratum, Ariocarpus fissuratus subsp. fissuratus, Mammillaria fissurata, Roseocactus fissuratus, Cactus, Chaute, Chautle, False Peyote, Living Rock, Living Stone Cactus, Peyote Cimarron, Star Rock, Sunami
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Anhalonium aselliforme, Ariocarpus aselliformis, Mammillaria aselliformis, Asselkaktus, False Peyote, Hatchet Cactus, Peyote Meco, Peyotillo, Woodlouse Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Cochemiea setispina, Mammillaria setispina
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Cactus elephantidens, Cactus recurvispinus, Cactus sulcolanatus, Coryphantha bumamma, Coryphantha garessii, Coryphantha greenwoodii, Coryphantha recurvispina, Coryphantha sulcolanata, Echinocactus elephantidens, Echinocactus sulcolanatus, Mammillaria bumamma, Mammillaria elephantidens, Mammillaria recurvispina, Mammillaria retusa, Mammillaria sulcolanata, Elephants Tooth, Starry Ball
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Cactus radiosus var. chloranthus, Cactus radiosus var. deserti, Coryphantha chlorantha, Coryphantha chlorantha var. deserti, Coryphantha deserti, Coryphantha vivipara var. deserti, Escobaria chlorantha, Mammillaria arizonica var. deserti, Mammillaria chlorantha, Mammillaria deserti, Mammillaria radiosa, Mammillaria vivipara var. chlorantha, Mammillaria vivipara var. deserti
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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