Photo of Mammillaria hahniana flower, foliage by Kara Nursery

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Mammillaria hahniana

Also Known As

  • Mammillaria hahniana subsp. hahniana
  • Mammillaria hahniana var. hahniana
  • Old Lady Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-5"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Mammillaria hahniana plant details

Mammillaria hahniana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria hahniana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria hahniana

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

Tender. Sphircal shape covered with white spines.
A great plant for the beginning collector. Sometimes called the "Old Lady Cactus"

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Mammillaria hahniana plant

How to Grow Mammillaria hahniana

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • 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
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
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