Overview
Mammillaria supertexta is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Mammillaria, part of the Cactaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Mammillaria supertexta 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 supertexta is a clump-forming cultivar of the Mammillaria genus, known for its spiny, spherical or columnar cacti that often grow in clusters. This evergreen succulent thrives in full sun and requires very well-drained, gritty compost, preferring loam or sand soils with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for patio and container planting, it is best grown in sheltered, south-, east-, or north-facing aspects within a conservatory or greenhouse. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or 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
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Mammillaria supertexta 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 supertexta
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mammillaria supertexta?
Mammillaria supertexta prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mammillaria supertexta need?
Mammillaria supertexta grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Mammillaria supertexta hardy in the UK?
Mammillaria supertexta 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 supertexta?
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
