Mammillaria pottsii (Rat-Tail Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Species | pottsii |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Texas, United States of America and northern Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 15 cm |
| Spread | 4 cm |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Conical in shape. |
| Propagation | Propagate from woody stem cuttings that are allowed to callus before planting. |
| Cultivation | It requires little watering and full to partial sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | These grow in the limestone soils of desert areas in Texas, United States of America and northern Mexico. |
| Flower Description | 1 cm white, red, pink or purple flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Red in colour. |
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