Description:
Mammillaria carmenae, is a small solitary cactus or grouped with globose stems. The areolas that comes to have around 100 radial spines of cream color.
The stems are globose and even ovoid, about 4 to 10 cm high and about 3 to 5 cm in diameter. Does not exude any type of latex.
The tubers are conical and appear, shaggy and bristly.
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Scientific Name
Mammillaria carmenae
Common Names
Isla Carmen pincushion cactus
Synonyms
Mammillaria carmenae Castañeda
Scientific Classification
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Cacteae
Subtribe: Cactinae
Genus:MAMMILLARIA
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
To encourage better flowering, allow the plants to enjoy a cooling period in the winter and suspend watering. Unlike many other cacti, which use their ribs as storage devices, Mammillaria feature raised tubercles, from which spines emerge.
When you water, the tubercles will expand to allow for increased water storage. The flowers emerge from the axils of these tubercles on the previous year’s growth, which accounts for their interesting halo effect. It’s imperative that the cactus is not exposed to prolonged dampness and sitting water. Never let your cactus sit in a dish of water. Lastly, make sure to fertilize during the growing season for the best results.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot Mammillaria, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process.
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