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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
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
By: Kara Nursery
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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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See other plant types of Mammillaria for your garden
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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