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Mammillaria albicoma
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 2"-8"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Mammillaria albicoma plant details
Mammillaria albicoma is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. In fall and summer green, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Does well in average and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria albicoma
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 2 IN - 8 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: green, white and yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: clumping, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria albicoma
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and gritty
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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How to Grow Mammillaria albicoma
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Flower Color
- white
- yellow
- green
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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aka Cactus compressa, Mammillaria angularis, Mammillaria angularis, Mammillaria angularis f. compressa, Mammillaria angularis var. compressa, Neomammillaria compressa, Mother of Hundreds
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria formosa var. microthele, Mammillaria microthele
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria armatissima, Mammillaria hamilton-hoytea, Mammillaria hamiltonhoytea, Mammillaria hastifera, Mammillaria ocotillensis
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 5"-7"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria brauneana, Neomammillaria brauneana, Neomammillaria klissingiana
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-16"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria centricirrha, Mammillaria vagaspina, Mammillaria zuccariniana
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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