Mammillaria mystax


Scientific Name: Mammillaria mystax Mart.
Synonym: Cactus mystax, Mammillaria atroflorens, Mammillaria crispiseta, Mammillaria erythra, Mammillaria huajuapensis, Mammillaria mutabilis, Mammillaria mystax var. huajuapensis , Mammillaria neomystax, Neomammillaria mystax
Family: Cactaceae
(Mammillaria mystax)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix to 20°F ( -7°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Central Mexico (Puebla, Oaxaca, Veracruz)

Growth Habits: Solitary or clumping, gray green cactus, up to 1 foot tall (30 cm), 6 inches wide (15 cm)

(Mammillaria mystax)


(Mammillaria mystax) (Mammillaria mystax)

Blooming Habits:
Purplish pink flowers 0.25 inches in diameter (0.6 cm).


 

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