Mammillaria melanocentra ssp. melanocentra
Scientific Name: Mammillaria melanocentra ssp. melanocentra Poselger
Synonym: Mammillaria euthele, Mammillaria runyonii
Family: Cactaceae
Mammillaria melanocentra at the Desert Botanical Garden
Sunset®: 8-24, 29, 30
USDA: 8b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15° F (-10°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade in summer in Phoenix, full sun elsewhere
Origin: Mexico (Nuevo Leon)
Growth Habits: Solitary, up to 6 inches tall (15 cm), 4 inches wide (10 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water in summer
Propagation: Seeds
The long black central spine can reach over 2 inches (5 cm). The species name melanocentra meaning 'black center' refers to that spine.
Mammillaria melanocentra at the Desert Botanical Garden, March 15
Blooming Habits:
Pink flowers, 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm)
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