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    Mammilloydia candida

    Also Known As

    • Cactus sphaerotrichus
    • Chilita candida
    • Chilita estanzuelensis
    • Mammillaria candida var. sphaerotricha
    • Mammillaria estanzuelensis
    • Mammillaria ortizrubiana
    • Mammillaria sphaerotricha
    • Mammilloydia ortizru
    • Neomammillaria ortizrubiana
    • Snowball Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Mammilloydia candida plant details

    Mammilloydia candida is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammilloydia candida

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammilloydia candida

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Mammilloydia candida plant

    How to Grow Mammilloydia candida

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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