Photo by Kara Nursery
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Mammillaria perbella
Also Known As
- Mammillaria avila-camachoi
- Mammillaria cadereytensis
- Mammillaria infernillensis
- Mammillaria pseudoperbella
- Mammillaria queretarica
- Neomammillaria pseudoperbella
- Owl Eye Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 2"-4"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Mammillaria perbella plant details
Mammillaria perbella is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria perbella
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria perbella
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria perbella plant
How to Grow Mammillaria perbella
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Anhalonium fissuratum, Ariocarpus fissuratus subsp. fissuratus, Mammillaria fissurata, Roseocactus fissuratus, Cactus, Chaute, Chautle, False Peyote, Living Rock, Living Stone Cactus, Peyote Cimarron, Star Rock, Sunami
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Anhalonium aselliforme, Ariocarpus aselliformis, Mammillaria aselliformis, Asselkaktus, False Peyote, Hatchet Cactus, Peyote Meco, Peyotillo, Woodlouse Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Cochemiea setispina, Mammillaria setispina
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Cactus elephantidens, Cactus recurvispinus, Cactus sulcolanatus, Coryphantha bumamma, Coryphantha garessii, Coryphantha greenwoodii, Coryphantha recurvispina, Coryphantha sulcolanata, Echinocactus elephantidens, Echinocactus sulcolanatus, Mammillaria bumamma, Mammillaria elephantidens, Mammillaria recurvispina, Mammillaria retusa, Mammillaria sulcolanata, Elephants Tooth, Starry Ball
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Cactus radiosus var. chloranthus, Cactus radiosus var. deserti, Coryphantha chlorantha, Coryphantha chlorantha var. deserti, Coryphantha deserti, Coryphantha vivipara var. deserti, Escobaria chlorantha, Mammillaria arizonica var. deserti, Mammillaria chlorantha, Mammillaria deserti, Mammillaria radiosa, Mammillaria vivipara var. chlorantha, Mammillaria vivipara var. deserti
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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