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Mammillaria sanchez-mejorada
Also Known As
- Mammillaria sanchez-mejoradae
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 18"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Mammillaria sanchez-mejorada plant details
Mammillaria sanchez-mejorada is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria sanchez-mejorada
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria sanchez-mejorada
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Mammillaria sanchez-mejorada
Gardening facts about Mammillaria sanchez-mejorada plant
How to Grow Mammillaria sanchez-mejorada
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - bright shade
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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