Mammillaria guerreronis

Mammillaria guerreronis is a perennial cactus belonging to the well-known family Cactaceae and endemic to Mexico. Currently it is cultivated in much of the world as a collection plant for its high resistance, bearing and beautiful flowering. It is mainly used to decorate xerojardines because it forms very striking colonies accompanied by very colorful erect columnar stems.

Scientific Name
Mammillaria prolifera (Mill.) Haw.

Common Names
Little Candles, Silver Cluster Cactus, Strawberry Cactus, Texas Nipple Cactus, West Indian Nipple Cactus

Synonyms: Neomammillaria guerreronis, Mammillaria zopilotensis

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. 

Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot... – See more at:HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR MAMMILLARIA


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