General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Cactus/Succulent
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Plant Height: |
6 inches or more |
| Fruit: |
Edible to birds
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Pink
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| Flower Time: |
Late fall or early winter
Winter
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| Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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| Resistances: |
Drought tolerant
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| Containers: |
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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| Miscellaneous: |
With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
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Posted by
Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Jan 17, 2022 12:33 PM concerning plant:
This common green cactus has one inch-long spine per areole (sometimes more), with abundant pink flowers in crowns near the tips in winter. Stems reach 3 inches in diameter and grow a few inches tall. There are versions of this plant with more than one spine, presumably reversions to a spinier form. This cultivar does not resemble plants found in habitat, because it lacks the dozens of spines that are normal for the species.
This should be a relatively easy plant in cultivation, given strong light and good drainage. It is not a deep drinker and enjoys a longer interval between watering than many Mammillarias. The flowers seem to require some sun to open wide (though a hazy day may be sufficient).
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