Mammillaria karwinskiana ssp. nejapensis
Scientific Name: Mammillaria karwinskiana ssp. nejapensis (Craig & Dawson)D.R. Hunt
Synonym: Mammillaria nejapensis
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 9-10
Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix, keep above 40°F (4°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade in summer in Phoenix, full sun elsewhere
Origin: Mexico (Oaxaca state, Nejapa)
Growth Habits: Solitary or clumping, cylindrical, green cactus, up to 5 inches tall (15 cm), 3 inches wide (8 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water in summer
Propagation: Seeds
Mammillaria karwinskiana ssp. nejapensis has large white spines, lots of wool at the areole.
The name 'nejapensis' comes from the city of Nejapa in the state of Oaxaca.
Blooming Habits:
White, red striped flowers.
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