There are around 300 species of Mammillarias.
The name Mammillaria comes from the Latin for "nipple", because the areolas (structures carrying the spines) are carried by nipple like structures instead of being organized in ribs like many other cacti.
In general, it will bloom easily.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Full sun to light shade
Growth habits: Solitary, up to 4” tall (10 cm), 6” wide (15 cm)
Watering needs: Water sparingly, needs good drainage
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria rubrograndis |
| Common Name | Mammilaria rubrograndis |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Magenta, red |
| Growth Habit | globular |
| Hardiness Zone | 44450 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 20°f (7°c) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |
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There are around 300 species of Mammillarias.
The name Mammillaria comes from the Latin for "nipple", because the areolas (structures carrying the spines) are carried by nipple like structures instead of being organized in ribs like many other cacti.
In general, it will bloom easily.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Full sun to light shade
Growth habits: Solitary, up to 4” tall (10 cm), 6” wide (15 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
