Overview
Mammillaria winterae is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Mammillaria, part of the Cactaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Mammillaria winterae 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 winterae is a clump-forming cultivar of the Mammillaria genus, which comprises spiny cacti with spherical or columnar shapes often growing in clusters. This evergreen succulent thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for sheltered positions such as south-, east-, or north-facing aspects, it is ideal for patio and container planting in conservatories or greenhouses. The plant is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best cultivated in gritty soil, propagating readily from seed or offsets, with summer providing the main season of interest.
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 winterae 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 winterae
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mammillaria winterae?
Mammillaria winterae prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mammillaria winterae need?
Mammillaria winterae grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Mammillaria winterae hardy in the UK?
Mammillaria winterae 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 winterae?
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
