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Mammillaria sphacelata ssp. viperina
Also Known As
- Leptocladodia viperina
- Mammillaria elongata var. viperina
- Mammillaria viperina
- Neomammillaria viperina
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Mammillaria sphacelata ssp. viperina plant details
Mammillaria sphacelata ssp. viperina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria sphacelata ssp. viperina
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria sphacelata ssp. viperina
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria sphacelata ssp. viperina plant
How to Grow Mammillaria sphacelata ssp. viperina
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 2"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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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
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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