Mammillaria crinitaDC .
Pincushion Cactus
Cactus crinitus , Chilita crinita , Ebnerella crinita , Krainzia crinita , Mammillaria crinita subsp . crinita
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeSubtribe : CactinaeGenus : Mammillaria
Mammillaria crinitais a little cactus with black green , globose to short cylindrical stems with conical tuberosity , each tip with a bunch of spines . The stems grow up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) marvelous , solitary or clump from the foot . Each areole bear 1 to 4 primal backbone , one spine hooked , and 10 to 29 radial spines . The central spines are light white-livered to dour brown and up to 0.6 inch ( 1.5 atomic number 96 ) long . Radial spines are white or yellow and up to 0.5 inches ( 1.3 curium ) long .
The flowers are funnel - shaped , up to 0.6 in ( 1.5 cm ) long , and with a diam intimately adequate to the length . They vary in color from white , yellow , and pink to loss . fruit are green to bright blood-red , spherical to ovate , and contain chocolate-brown - black seeds .
Mammillaria crinitais a very varying mintage with many forms , varieties , and race .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
To encourage better flowering , reserve the plants to enjoy a cool down period in the winter and suspendwatering . Unlike many other cactus , which use their ribs as storage devices , Mammillariafeature lift tubercles , from which spines issue . When you irrigate , the eminence will expand to allow for increased piddle storage . The flowers come along from these tubercles ' axils on the former year ’s growth , which accounts for their interesting halo effect . The cactus must n’t be exposed to prolonged dampness and sitting water . Never let your cactus sit in a lulu of water . Lastly , make indisputable tofertilizeduring the rise season for the best resolution .
Repot as require , preferably during the warm season . To repotMammillaria , ensure thesoilis dry before repotting , then gently remove the wad . Knock away the old soil from the roots , removing any decayed or dead stem . Treat any cuts with a fungicide . Place the works in its new pot and backfill with potting grime , diffuse the origin out as you repot . Leave the plant dry for a week or so , then begin to water lightly to reduce the peril of beginning bunk .
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Mammillaria crinitais native toMexico .
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