Mammillaria
Mammillaria muehlenpfordtii
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Mammillaria (mam-mil-AR-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | muehlenpfordtii |
| Synonym: | Mammillaria celsiana |
| Synonym: | Mammillaria neopotosina |
| Synonym: | Mammillaria muehlenpfordtii var. muehlenpfordtii |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Queen Creek, Arizona
Los Angeles, California
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
