Photo by Kara Nursery
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Mammillaria blossfeldiana
Also Known As
- Bartschella blossfeldiana
- Chilita blossfeldiana
- Ebnerella blossfeldiana
- Mammillaria blossfeldiana var. shurlian
- Mammillaria goodrichii var. rectispina
- Mammillaria goodridgii
- Mammillaria rectispina
- Mammillaria shurliana
- Neomammillaria blossfeldiana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-5"
- W: 3"-9"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Mammillaria blossfeldiana plant details
Mammillaria blossfeldiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria blossfeldiana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae, pyramidellidae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria blossfeldiana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria blossfeldiana plant
How to Grow Mammillaria blossfeldiana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
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
Cactus / Succulent
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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