Photo of Mammillaria poselgeri flower, foliage by Kara Nursery

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Mammillaria poselgeri

Also Known As

  • Cochemiea poselgeri
  • Biznagita

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Mammillaria poselgeri plant details

Mammillaria poselgeri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria poselgeri

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria poselgeri

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Baja California Sur, these beauties have hooked central spines and long-tubed scarlet flowers that are very striking. Temporarily out of stock.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Mammillaria poselgeri plant

How to Grow Mammillaria poselgeri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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

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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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