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Mammillaria polythele 'Stachellos'
Also Known As
- Cactus polythele
- Cactus quadrispinus
- Cactus tetracanthus
- Mammillaria affinis
- Mammillaria columnaris
- Mammillaria hidalgensis
- Mammillaria hidalgensis v.tulensis
- Mammillaria hoffmanniana
- Mammillaria ingens
- Mammillaria kelleriana
- Mammillaria kewensis
- Mammillaria multimamma
- Mammillaria neophaeacantha
- Mammillaria polythele
- Mammillaria polythele 'inermis'
- Mammillaria polythele 'Sin Pico'
- Mammillaria polythele forma nuda
- Mammillaria polythele var. columnaris
- Mammillaria polythele var. hexacantha
- Mammillaria polythele var. quadrispina
- Mammillaria quadrispina
- Mammillaria quadrispina
- Mammillaria rigidispina
- Mammillaria stachellos v. tulosa
- Mammillaria subdurispina
- Mammillaria tetracantha
- Mammillaria tulosa
- Mammillaria xochipilli
- Mammillaria xochipilli
- Neomammillaria hoffmanniana
- Neomammillaria kewensis
- Neomammillaria polythele
- Neomammillaria tetracantha
- Sin Pico
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-5"
- W: 3"-9"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Mammillaria polythele 'Stachellos' plant details
Mammillaria polythele 'Stachellos' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria polythele 'Stachellos'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, spineless, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria polythele 'Stachellos'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria polythele 'Stachellos' plant
How to Grow Mammillaria polythele 'Stachellos'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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
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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
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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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