Mammillaria surculosaBoed .
Dolichothele surculosa , Ebnerella surculosa
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeSubtribe : CactinaeGenus : Mammillaria
Photo byCok Grootscholten
The specific name " surculosa(sur - ku - LO - sa ) " means " suckering , producing suckers or sucker - alike shoot " and bring up to the growing habit of the species .
Mammillaria surculosais aboriginal to northeasternMexico . It occurs in highly isolated patches at elevations that pasture from 3,120 to 3,940 feet ( 950 to 1,200 m ) .
Mammillaria surculosais a small cactus that forms colonies of prickly , bright light-green stems with prominent cylindrical nodule tapering slightly at the peak . It can grow up to 4 inch ( 10 cm ) grandiloquent with a spread of 20 inches ( 50 centimetre ) . The stems are usually globose or elongate and can reach up to 1.6 inches ( 4 centimetre ) in height and 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) in diam . The tubercle are tipped with cluster of one brown - lily-livered , hooked , somewhat squirm primal sticker measuring up to 0.8 inches ( 2 centimetre ) long and 12 to 15 stiff , ashen to blench yellowed radiate spines measuring up to 0.4 inch ( 1 atomic number 96 ) long .
Photo byLG Wolli
The bloom are funnel - determine , lemon icteric , and look in fountain . They can give up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) in length and about 0.7 column inch ( 1.8 curium ) in diam . The fruits are oblong , green to reddish or greenish - Brown University , and contain light brown seeds .
Light : constitute this cactus in an area of your garden that receives 4 hours of direct sun daily . If growingM. surculosaindoors , station it near the bright window in your abode or office to ensure your cactus gets enough light . Place the pot on the balcony or in the garden for extra lightness from spring to fall if possible .
Soil : M. surculosarequires a territory mix that ply etymon aeration and good drain , whether grown outdoors or indoors . Use commercial cactus potting mixes orcreate your own potting mix .
Photo byZeljko Curcic
Hardiness : This cactus is heat patient of but is not a cold - dauntless works . M. surculosacan withstand temperatures as scurvy as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lachrymation : From leaping to fall , water deep and wait for the grease to dry out out before tearing again . Never let the pot sit in water . Suspendwateringin the winter .
fertilize : M. surculosacan welfare fromfertilizingduring the growing season . practice a water - soluble fertiliser for cacti and other succulents . Suspend feeding during the winter when the plant goes dormant .
Photo byCok Grootscholten
Repotting : Repot every two or three years into a slightly larger pot . The good clip to repot yourM. surculosais belated winter or former spring , but the repotting cognitive operation can be done almost any time of the twelvemonth .
Propagation : There are two easy agency to propagateM. surculosa : by seeds or by separate offsets . The secure metre to remove offshoot is in fountain and summertime . Sow the seed in belated spring or summer .
read more atHow to Grow and Care for Mammillaria .
M. surculosais considered non - toxic to both humans and pets .
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