About
A small, solitary or clustering, globe-shaped cactus to about 8cm tall from Mexico with dark green, tuberculate stems bearing dense, white, hair-like radial spines and hooked central spines, and small, funnel-shaped, pale pink flowers in spring. A delicate and ornamental Mammillaria for a warm, dry, frost-free glasshouse.
About the genus
Pyrrhocactus is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
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.