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Neomammillaria celsiana
Golden Pincushion
Origin: Central to Northern Mexico.
| Family |
| Cactaceae |
| Genus |
| Neomammillaria |
| Species |
| celsiana |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Synonyms |
| Mammillaria celsiana, Cactus celsianus |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b - 10a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20 |
| Height |
| 20 cm |
| Spread |
| 16 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| In a potted succulent collection, among small to medium rocks in a rock garden, as a potted patio accent or as a specimen. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in full sun to partial shade in extremely well-draining soil, combined with loose gravel to aid in drainage. |
| Shape |
| Rounded. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| White wooly undercoat and long spiny outer coat. |
| Pests |
| No known pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Arid and dry succulent fields. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Fleshy succulent covered in wooly areoles and spiny, long centrals. |
| Flower Description |
| Rings of small carmine flowers borne in early to mid-spring. |
| Colour Description |
| Deep green succulent flesh, white wooly areoles and golden yellow centrals. |
| Texture Description |
| Soft but spiny. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| By division. |
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