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Mammillaria mazatlanensis

Also Known As

  • Mammillaria littoralis
  • Mammillaria mazantianensis
  • Mammillaria mazatlanensis subsp. mazatlanensis
  • Mammillaria occidentalis
  • Mammillaria occidentalis var. sinalensis

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2"-6"
  • W: 2"-12"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Mammillaria mazatlanensis plant details

Mammillaria mazatlanensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 mazatlanensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria mazatlanensis

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

Generally forms clumps, to 2"d./6"h.; tubular red flowers

Gardening facts about Mammillaria mazatlanensis plant

How to Grow Mammillaria mazatlanensis

  • 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
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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