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Mammillaria guelzowiana
Also Known As
- Bartschella guelzowiana
- Krainzia guelzowiana
- Phellosperma guelzowiana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-5"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Mammillaria guelzowiana plant details
Mammillaria guelzowiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria guelzowiana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae, pyramidellidae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria guelzowiana
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria guelzowiana plant
How to Grow Mammillaria guelzowiana
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
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
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
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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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