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Feather Cactus |
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Mammillaria |
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Biznaga Plumosa |
| Mammillaria plumosa | Accepted |
| Neomammillaria plumosa | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12-16 inches |
| Fruit: | Other: Pinkish-purple fruit, that some might consider showy given the color of the cactus, but shaped like typical Mammillaria fruits |
| Flowers: | Fragrant Other: The white flowers blend in with the color of the plumose spines, but when pinkish in color the flowers are quite showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Winter Year Round |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth: Azalea pot or bowl proportions |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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| Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Feb 26, 2018 8:28 PM Low, furry, clumping Mammillaria from dry northeastern Mexico with white or pink flowers. A dry growing plant; provide excellent drainage and do not overwater. Avoid deep pots. Provide strong light; most pronounced plumage in full sun. Water the soil, not the plant, so that water does not accumulate under the feathery spines and cause complications. Easy to propagate by division, but you have to do it with care as there may be considerable tap roots, and broken stems are prone to rot. A great looking, fast growing, low-care plant for dry, exposed locations and a reliable (if sometimes a bit shy) bloomer. From Coahuila and Nuevo León. [ Reply to this comment | |
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