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 |
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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 |
Scientific Name | 2 inch Mammillaria bucareliensis |
Shape | Conic-pyramidal |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |