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Mammillaria albilanata
Also Known As
- Mammillaria albilanata subsp. albilanata
- Mammillaria fuauxiana
- Mammillaria igualensis
- Mammillaria lanigera
- Mammillaria monticola
- Mammillaria noureddineana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-12"
- W: 9"-15"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Mammillaria albilanata plant details
Mammillaria albilanata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer magenta, pink and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with 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 albilanata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta, pink and red blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria albilanata
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Mammillaria albilanata plant
How to Grow Mammillaria albilanata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- red
- magenta
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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See other plant types of Mammillaria for your garden
aka Cactus compressa, Mammillaria angularis, Mammillaria angularis, Mammillaria angularis f. compressa, Mammillaria angularis var. compressa, Neomammillaria compressa, Mother of Hundreds
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
aka Mammillaria brauneana, Neomammillaria brauneana, Neomammillaria klissingiana
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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