Mammillaria elegans


Botanical Information

FamilyCactaceae
GenusMammillaria
Specieselegans
CategoryTropicals
OriginSan Louis Potosi and Puebla, Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b - 10a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-4
Temperature (°F)5°
Height8 cm
Spread2 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodNovember, December

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA small flowering cactus that is very popular among hobby growers.
ShapeRounded.
LandscapeIn a potted succulent collection or in arid small rock gardens.
PropagationBy offsets.
CultivationPlant under full sun in rich, fast-draining soil.
PestsNo known pests or diseases.
Notable SpecimensMuttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatArid deserts and plains.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth succulent flesh with small, condensed wool-like growth.
Flower DescriptionSmall flowers that form in the shape of a crown near the apex of the mound, measuring approximately 15 - 20 mm in diameter each.

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