Mammillaria 'Superba'

Mammillariahahniana

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Mammillaria (mam-mil-AR-ee-uh)
Species
hahniana (hahn-ee-AY-na)
Synonym
Mammillaria hahniana var. superba
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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 is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Reseda, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2010 | positive

This is one of those rare Mammillarias that look so beautiful that you are sure it'll drop dead in your care... but it is surprisingly ha...Read More

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Mountlake Terrace, WA (Zone 8a) | September 2008 | positive

A lovely shaggy Mamm, with hidden spines. Watch out. No special care necessary except for a free draining cacti mix, bright sunshine and ...Read More

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