Strawberry Cactus


Scientific Name: Mammillaria dioica K.Brandegee
Synonym: Chilita dioica, Chilita fordii, Cochemiea dioica, Cochemiea dioica ssp. estebanensis , Ebnerella dioica, Mammillaria angelensis var. estebanensis , Mammillaria dioica, Mammillaria dioica var. incerta , Mammillaria dioica, Mammillaria estebanensis, Mammillaria fordii, Mammillaria incerta, Neomammillaria dioica
Family: Cactaceae
Strawberry Cactus(Mammillaria dioica)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to at least 25°F (-4°C)

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Origin: USA (Southern California), Mexico (Baja California)

Growth Habits: Columnar cactus, clumping, heads up to 12 inches tall (30 cm), 4 inches in diameter (10 cm)

Propagation: Seeds, offsets

Strawberry Cactus(Mammillaria dioica)


Blooming Habits:
The cream colored flowers come in late winter, early spring.


 

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