Mammillaria kraehenbuehlii

Also Known As

Pseudomammillaria kraehenbuehlii

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 5"
W: 5"

planting zones

10a-11

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Mammillaria kraehenbuehlii plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria kraehenbuehlii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 5 IN wide, 5 IN tall
Flowers: burgundy and pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria kraehenbuehlii

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flowers are pink with darker pink stripes. Plants have white spines on pale green bodies. Clumps.

By: Kara Nursery

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How to Grow Mammillaria kraehenbuehlii

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- burgundy
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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