Mammillaria longimamma var. uberiformis
Also Known As
- Mammillaria longimamma ssp. uberformis
- Nipple Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 5"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Mammillaria longimamma var. uberiformis plant details
Mammillaria longimamma var. uberiformis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria longimamma var. uberiformis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 0 - 5 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria longimamma var. uberiformis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
Gardening facts about Mammillaria longimamma var. uberiformis plant
How to Grow Mammillaria longimamma var. uberiformis
Sun Exposure
- shade
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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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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