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Mammillaria columbiana

Scientific Name: Mammillaria columbiana Salm-Dyck
Synonym: Mammillaria bogotensis, Mammillaria chiapensis, Mammillaria hennisii, Mammillaria soehlemannii, Mammillaria tamayonis, Neomammillaria columbiana
Family: Cactaceae

Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix, keep above 40°F (4°C)

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Origin: Colombia, Venezuela, Peru

Growth Habits: Columnar, slowly offsetting, up to 6 inches tall (15 cm)

Watering Needs: Regular water during the growing period

Blooming Habits:
Bright red pink flowers

Culture:
The Mammillaria columbiana is an easy to grow tropical Mammillaria, it doesn't take any frost. It likes alkaline soil with a fair amount of organic matter, and more water than its Mexican relatives.

Propagation:
Germinate seeds at 75 to 85°F (23 to 28°C)

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