About
A small, solitary, globe-shaped cactus to about 8cm across from Durango, Mexico, with grey-green stems bearing dense, white, comb-like radial spines and hooked central spines, and small, funnel-shaped, pink-magenta flowers in spring. A choice Mammillaria for a warm, dry, frost-free glasshouse.
About the genus
Mammillaria are spiny cacti with spherical or columnar stems, often in clusters, with many prominent tubercles, and funnel-shaped flowers usually in a ring near the apex of the stem
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.