Overview
Mammillaria felipensis is a columnar upright cactus succulent in the genus Mammillaria, part of the Cactaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Mammillaria felipensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.
About
Mammillaria felipensis is a columnar upright cactus cultivar within the Mammillaria genus, known for its spiny, spherical or columnar forms often growing in clusters. This evergreen succulent thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. It is suited to sheltered positions and can be grown successfully in conservatories or greenhouses. Suitable for patio and container planting, it flowers in summer and is best propagated by seed sown in early spring or by offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Mammillaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Mammillaria felipensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mammillaria felipensis
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown at 19 - 24°C in early spring or by offsets
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mammillaria felipensis?
Mammillaria felipensis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mammillaria felipensis need?
Mammillaria felipensis grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Mammillaria felipensis hardy in the UK?
Mammillaria felipensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Mammillaria felipensis?
Propagate by seed sown at 19 - 24°C in early spring or by offsets.
More in the Mammillaria genus
- Mammillaria albicans subsp. fraileana
- Mammillaria duwei
- Mammillaria karwinskiana
- Mammillaria pectinifera
- Mammillaria pseudoperbella
- Mammillaria rhodantha
- Mammillaria sanchez-mejoradae
- Mammillaria sonorensis
