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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
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
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Mammillaria hahniana
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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
Landscape groups by tags
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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