Mammillaria schiedeana [large]

Highlights

Mammillaria schiedeana (Ehrenberg): A flattened, globose cactus from Mexico with lots of fine, hair-like spines. Its green, tubercled stem is covered with a network of cream-colored spines. It produces offsets freely and develops into a cluster with each stem staying under 4.0" tall and 2.5" wide. It blooms with tiny white to pale pink flowers.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

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Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Yellow / Gold

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

3"-5"

Growth Habit / Shape

Clumping / Mounding

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill

All Seasonal Colors

Green

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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