Mammillaria Senilis Cochemia Senilis
Mammillaria Senilis is a beautiful round-shaped cactus plant that is commonly known as ’Cochemia Senilis’. A native of Mexico, it belongs to the Cactaceae family and grows up to 6 inches in height. These cacti enter dormancy in winter.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of Mammillaria senilis is slow.
Flowering
These plants bloom in lovely red colors during mid-spring.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Cochemia senilis needs sufficient water, but overwater will destroy the cactus. The plant does not need much fertilizer, but with extra nutrition, it will grow better.
Soil
These cacti need well-drained succulent soil with 70 to 80% mineral grit like coarse sand, pumice, or perlite.
Hardiness
This wonderful desert plant belongs to the hardiness zone of 10a to 11 and has a frost tolerance of 0° C (32° F).
Light
Mammillaria senilis needs light sunlight to grow.
Propagation
The best method to propagate these cacti is through offsets and seeds.
Mammillaria Senilis is the​​ largest genus of Cacti in the Cactaceae family. Its beautiful red flowers are eye-catching and get special attention.  ​
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cochemia senilis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Red |
| Frost Tolerance | 0°c |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11 |
| Height | Under 6 in |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Pot Size | 2 inch |
| Scientific Name | 2 inch mammillaria senilis |
| Shape | Funnel-shaped |
| Sun Exposure | Light shade |
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