Mammillaria backebergiana ssp. ernestii

Also Known As

Mammillaria ernestii

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 3"-9"

planting zones

9b-12

Mammillaria backebergiana ssp. ernestii plant details

Mammillaria backebergiana ssp. ernestii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink 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 gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria backebergiana ssp. ernestii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria backebergiana ssp. ernestii

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Slender columner cactus.with yellow spines

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Gardening facts about Mammillaria backebergiana ssp. ernestii plant

How to Grow Mammillaria backebergiana ssp. ernestii

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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