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
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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