Overview
Mammillaria wildii is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Mammillaria, part of the Cactaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Mammillaria wildii 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 wildii is a clump-forming cactus succulent from the Mammillaria genus, known for its spiny, spherical or columnar forms and distinctive tubercles. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Suitable for patio and container cultivation, it is best grown in a conservatory or greenhouse in the UK, where it is hardy to H2. Mammillaria wildii produces funnel-shaped flowers arranged in a circle at the top of the stems, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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 wildii 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 wildii
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mammillaria wildii?
Mammillaria wildii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mammillaria wildii need?
Mammillaria wildii grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Mammillaria wildii hardy in the UK?
Mammillaria wildii 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 wildii?
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
