Mammillaria bucareliensis
(This plant comes in a 2 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots.)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Mexico (Guanajuato, Bucareli)
Growth habits: Globular cactus, up to 4" in diameter (10 cm)
Watering needs: Water sparingly, needs good drainage
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming habits: The Mammillaria bucareliensis has bright pink flowers in late winter.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Birds nest cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | White/green |
| Frost Tolerance | -5° C |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 to 11 |
| Height | 15–30 cm |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Pot Size | 2 inch |
| Scientific Name | 2 inch Mammillaria bucareliensis |
| Shape | Conic-pyramidal |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |