Photo of Mammillaria saboae flower by Kara Nursery

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Mammillaria saboae

Also Known As

  • Mammillaria saboae subsp. saboae
  • Mammillaria saboae var. theresae
  • Mammillaria theresae

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1"-3"
  • W: 1"-8"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Mammillaria saboae plant details

Mammillaria saboae is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular 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 saboae

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 IN - 8 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria saboae

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Larger pink flowers on small, neat, clumping plants. A small-growing, clustering plant with outstanding flowers.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Mammillaria saboae plant

How to Grow Mammillaria saboae

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Width: 9"-15"

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Zones

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Zones

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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