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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
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
By: Kara Nursery
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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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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
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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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