Mammillaria formosa ssp. microthele
Scientific Name: Mammillaria formosa ssp. microthele (Muehlenpfordt) D.R. Hunt
Synonym: Mammillaria microthele
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Mexico (Coahuila, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas)
Growth Habits: Branch dichotomously, each stem are up to 2.5 inches in diameter (6 cm)
Propagation: Seeds
The Mammillaria formosa ssp. microthele has tiny white spines.
as Mammillaria microthele v. superfina at Kuentz Nursery
Blooming Habits:
The 0.2 inches (5 mm) small white flowers are produced in spring over a several weeks period.
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