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Mammillaria microhelia

Scientific Name: Mammillaria microhelia Werderm.
Synonym: Krainzia microhelia, Leptocladia microhelia, Leptocladia microheliopsis, Mammillaria droegeana, Mammillaria microhelia var. microheliopsis , Mammillaria microheliopsis
Family: Cactaceae

Mammillaria microhelia at Monaco's Jardin Exotique

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)

Origin: Mexico (Queretaro)

Growth Habits: Usually clumping, stems are up to 6 inches tall (15 cm) or more, 2 inches in diameter (5 cm), 0 to 4 central spines or more, 30 to 50 radials.

Watering Needs: Rot prone, use a shallow pot

Blooming Habits:
Yellow, cream, pink, or purple flowers, 0.6 inches in diameter (1.5 cm)

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