Overview
Mammillaria sonorensis is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Mammillaria, part of the Cactaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Mammillaria sonorensis 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 standleyi is a species of the family Cactaceae native to the Sierra Madre Occidental of Sinaloa, Chihuahua and Sonora. It has red-purple flowers surrounded by cottony pubescence.
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
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Mammillaria sonorensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mammillaria sonorensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mammillaria sonorensis?
Mammillaria sonorensis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mammillaria sonorensis need?
Mammillaria sonorensis grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Mammillaria sonorensis hardy in the UK?
Mammillaria sonorensis 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 sonorensis?
Seed, Offsets.
More in the Mammillaria genus
- Mammillaria albicans subsp. fraileana
- Mammillaria duwei
- Mammillaria felipensis
- Mammillaria karwinskiana
- Mammillaria pectinifera
- Mammillaria pseudoperbella
- Mammillaria rhodantha
- Mammillaria sanchez-mejoradae
