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Mammillaria plumosa
Also Known As
- Chilita plumosa
- Ebnerella plumosa
- Feather Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"
- W: 2"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Mammillaria plumosa plant details
Mammillaria plumosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria plumosa
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 IN wide, 2 IN tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: clumping, container plant, globose, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria plumosa
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria plumosa plant
How to Grow Mammillaria plumosa
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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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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