Photo of Mammillaria sempervivi flower by Kara Nursery

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Mammillaria sempervivi

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-5"
  • W: 6"-9"

planting zones

  • 11-12

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Mammillaria sempervivi plant details

Mammillaria sempervivi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria sempervivi

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria sempervivi

USDA Zones: 11 - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I especially like M. sempervivi because of the delicate flowers which are just right for the woolly apex are followed later by outlandish red seedpods. Red, club-shaped fruit make a striking plant.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Mammillaria sempervivi plant

How to Grow Mammillaria sempervivi

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
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