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Pincushion Cactus

Mammillaria spp. · Cactaceae

A popular clustering globular cactus covered in spiralled spined tubercles, ringed in spring with a crown of small pink, white or yellow flowers. One of the easiest and most rewarding cacti for beginners.

At a glance

Habit: Succulent & Cactus
Light: Full Sun
Water: Drought-Tolerant
Soil: Sandy Soil, Well-Drained
Climate: Arid & Semi-Arid, Mediterranean, Warm Temperate
Frost: Frost-Tender
Mature size: 0.15 m H × 0.2 m W
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: Spring Flowering
Growth rate: Slow-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Pots & Containers
Feature / Specimen
Water-Wise
Thorny / Spiny