Mammillaria magnimamma (Mexican Pincushion)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Species | magnimamma |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Central Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 to 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 to 40 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A spiny cacti with clustered, columnar stems. Funnel shaped flowers bloom from the tops of the stem. |
| Shape | Columnar upright. |
| Landscape | Patio and container plants, succulent garden, and as a single specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagate by potting up offsets or by seed in spring or summer. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun. Use neutral, well-drained, sandy soil. Drought resistant. |
| Pests | May be subject to the usual heated glasshouse pests such as mealybugs. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Open, dry and rocky environments. |
Photographs
Mammillaria magnimamma, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.