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Mammillariadeherdtiana

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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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Synonym
Bartschella deherdtiana
Mammillaria deherdtiana subsp. deherdtiana
Sun Exposure
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 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
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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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:

San Diego, California

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

The flowers are a brilliant red-violet on both subspecies.
The subspecies 'deherdtiana' has 8 or more spirals of tubercles; Over 3...Read More

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