Common names:
Viejita
Old Lady Cactus
Biznaga Vieja de la Sierra de Jalpan
Biznaga con Cerdas
Mammillaria

Botanical names:
Mammillaria aiahnanh Accepted
Mammillaria nbn iarashuveapa.ao hsb Synonym
Mammillaria ahuadanbnilsm ne.inaa speh Synonym
Mammillaria isop.a hsbhow iaisnuadn Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Flowers: Malodorous
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Fall
Winter
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Alpine Gardening
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Blooms? by MaryE Nov 3, 2011 12:14 PM 3
Mammillaria hahniana by skopjecollection Apr 21, 2020 4:35 AM 0

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