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Mammillaria aureilanata

Also Known As

  • Chilita aureilanata
  • Ebnerella aureilanata
  • Mammillaria aureilanata var. alba
  • Mammillaria cephalophora

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 10b-12

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Mammillaria aureilanata plant details

Mammillaria aureilanata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun and low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria aureilanata

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 4 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, globose, houseplant, rock garden, solitary, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria aureilanata

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of our favorites, back in stock again. Large pink flowers; the species is considered endangered in habitat (a small area from the state of San Luis Potos

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Mammillaria aureilanata plant

How to Grow Mammillaria aureilanata

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
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