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Brown Pincushion, Wright's Pincushion, Wright's Nipple Cactus

Mammillariawrightii

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Mammillaria (mam-mil-AR-ee-uh)
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Species
wrightii (RITE-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Mammillaria wrightii subsp. wrightii
Chilita wrightii
Ebnerella wrightii
Neomammillaria wrightii
Cochemiea wrightii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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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 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 is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Superior, Arizona

South Jordan, Utah

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | June 2005 | neutral

The subspecies 'wrightii' is the most common of the two. It has large purple-magenta blooms and large grape-shaped fruit up to 1 inch acr...Read More

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