Mammillaria albicoma

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 2"-8"

planting zones

10a-11

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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

White spined ball with pale yellow flowers. Almost "pettable".

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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