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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| Fruit: |
Showy
Edible to birds
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Pink
Red
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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| Edible Parts: |
Fruit
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| Eating Methods: |
Raw
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Hummingbirds
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| Resistances: |
Drought tolerant
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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| Miscellaneous: |
With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
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| Conservation status: |
Least Concern (LC)
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Posted by
Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Sep 17, 2019 6:00 PM concerning plant:
This blue-green or gray-green Mammillaria has wide heads that may branch dichotomously. About 4 (2-6) central spines may be short or long, are light brown or yellowish brown in color, and point away from the plant. The lower central spine is much longer. Much more numerous radial spines are whitish or yellowish and bristly, covering up much of the body of the plant. Flowers are pink to red and fruit is pinkish red.
This plant is from north-central Mexico, specifically the states of Querétaro, Guanajuato, and San Luis PotosÃ. It is not uncommon in cultivation and slow growing, but very impressive once it has branched a few times. Up to 1 foot or more wide. Flowers may appear at different times of year. Fruit is unusually tasty for the genus.
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| Correct ID? by skopjecollection |
Feb 25, 2023 1:55 PM |
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