Mammillaria grahamii (Arizona Fishhook Cactus)


Botanical Information

FamilyCactaceae
GenusMammillaria
Speciesgrahamii
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginArizona, United States of America and northwest Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeCan be used as a container plant or in a rock garden.
CultivationNeeds little watering and grows well in rocky or dry soils.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatDesert areas of southwestern United States of America and northwestern Mexico.
Flower DescriptionPink flowers that arre 2.5 cm wide.
Fruit DescriptionBright red.

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