Mammillaria consists of spiny cacti characterized by their spherical or columnar forms, frequently growing in clusters. These plants feature numerous noticeable tubercles and produce funnel-shaped flowers that typically arrange themselves in a circle at the top of the stem.

Mammillaria karwinskiana subsp. nejapensis

Mammillaria knebeliana

Mammillaria lanata

Mammillaria lasiacantha

Mammillaria lauii is a relatively quick-growing cactus that reaches a height of approximately 6 cm. It develops robust, cylindrical stems with a grey-green hue, densely adorned with soft, white spines. In spring, it produces vibrant pink flowers featuring yellow centers, which bloom close to the stems and stand out against the surrounding spines. This species is an excellent choice for beginners looking to cultivate cacti.

Mammillaria lauii

Mammillaria lauii subsp. dasyacantha

Mammillaria leilmanniana

Mammillaria lenta

Mammillaria lewisiana

Mammillaria lloydii

Mammillaria longimamma

Mammillaria longimamma 'Uberiformis'

Mammillaria luethyi

Mammillaria magnifica

Mammillaria magnimamma is a perennial cactus that develops into a dense cluster. Its rounded, green stems are adorned with tubercles, white spines, and a layer of wool. These stems can grow up to 30 cm tall. In spring, and sometimes again in late summer, small funnel-shaped flowers emerge near the tops, typically in shades of pink, though they can also appear red or cream.

Mammillaria magnimamma

Mammillaria mammillaris

Mammillaria maritima

Mammillaria marksiana

Mammillaria matudae

Mammillaria matudae var. serpentiformis

Mammillaria mazatlanensis

Mammillaria melanocentra

Mammillaria meyranii

Mammillaria microhelia

Mammillaria microthele superfine

Mammillaria milleri

Mammillaria moelleriana

Mammillaria molensis

Mammillaria muehlenpfordtii

Mammillaria multidigitata

Mammillaria mystax

Mammillaria napina

Mammillaria nunezii

Mammillaria obscura

Mammillaria orcuttii

Mammillaria pachycylindrica

Mammillaria painteri 'Supernova'

Mammillaria parkinsonii is a cactus that typically develops a single stem measuring up to 15 cm in diameter. It features white radial spines alongside curved brown central spines that can reach lengths of 3.5 cm. The flowers are approximately 1.5 cm in size, displaying a creamy yellow hue with a hint of pink.

Mammillaria parkinsonii

Mammillaria pectinifera

Mammillaria perbella

Mammillaria petterssonii is a clumping cactus characterized by its spherical stems, which can reach up to 12 cm in diameter. The stems feature woolly axils and pointed tubercles that support long, yellow-brown central spines, encircled by delicate white radial spines. From spring through summer, this species blooms with funnel-shaped flowers that may be pink or white, each adorned with dark pink mid-veins, forming a ring around the top of the stem.

Mammillaria petterssonii

This clustering cactus develops a mound of rounded stems reaching up to 6 cm in diameter, largely obscured by thick white radial spines. In late summer, it produces flowers that measure approximately 1.5 cm, with colors ranging from creamy-white to dull pink.

Mammillaria plumosa

Mammillaria polythele

Mammillaria polythele subsp. obconella

Mammillaria priesnitzii

Mammillaria pringlei is a cactus characterized by its solitary or occasionally branched cylindrical stems, which can reach heights of up to 40 cm and a diameter of 12 cm. It features robust yellow central spines, along with finer radial spines. This species produces rose-purple flowers that measure approximately 2 cm in length.

Mammillaria pringlei

Mammillaria prolifera is a clumping cactus that develops rounded stems reaching up to 10 cm in height. It features short spines that can appear white or red-brown. The flowers, measuring about 2 cm, are creamy-yellow with a hint of pink, and the outer segments display brown stripes.

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