This cactus is very interesting looking. It's a small plant that forms various small clusters that cover the body. It has short hair like bristles that make it look extremely fuzzy. Although the flowers don't usually open completely, they're still very beautiful; they're light pink with a yellow center.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: 25°F (-4°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Mexico (Ascension in Nuevo León)
Growth habits: Clustering heads, 1.5" in diameter (3-4 cm)
Watering needs: Water sparingly, needs good drainage
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Summer |
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Botanical Name | Mammillaria glassii ascensionis |
Common Name | Powder puff cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Purple/pink |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Growth Rate | Full sun |
Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
Mature Size | 5 inches |
Native Area | Mexico |
Resistance | 6° C |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This cactus is very interesting looking. It's a small plant that forms various small clusters that cover the body. It has short hair like bristles that make it look extremely fuzzy. Although the flowers don't usually open completely, they're still very beautiful; they're light pink with a yellow center.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: 25°F (-4°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Mexico (Ascension in Nuevo León)
Growth habits: Clustering heads, 1.5" in diameter (3-4 cm)
Watering needs: Water sparingly, needs good drainage
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Mammillaria glassii ascensionis |
Common Name | Powder puff cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Purple/pink |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Growth Rate | Full sun |
Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
Mature Size | 5 inches |
Native Area | Mexico |
Resistance | 6° C |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |