Mammillaria spinosissima ssp. tepoxtlana [large]

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Mammillaria spinosissima ssp. tepoxtlana (Hunt): A cousin of the famed Red Headed Irishman with white spines that turn golden as they age. The large tubercles develop a white fuzz between them that breaks up the green with flashes of white. It blooms with a ring of shiny, purple to pink flowers atop its stem. It is a solitary, cylindrical cactus that can reach 20.0" tall and 2.8" wide at maturity. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

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.

Full Cactus Guide

Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

White

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Bloom Color

Purple Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

Special Characteristic

Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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