About
This architectural succulent, reaching 5-30cm, with sculptural foliage. It bears blooms.
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 usesContainers, rock gardens
Care notes
CultivationGritty soil, full sun
PruningMinimal care
PropagationOffsets, leaf cuttings
Pest resistanceMealybugs
Disease resistanceRoot rot