This is a cristata form form of the Mammillareia Spinossisima plant also known as red-headed Irishman. It has a really soft curious looking reddish spines that can resemble a red headed man.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10
Frost tolerance: keep above 26°F (-3°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Morelos and Guerrero states, Mexico
Growth habits: Columnar, clumping, up to 12" tall (30 cm), 4" in diameter (10 cm)
Watering needs: Regular water in summer
Propagation: Seeds, offsets
Blooming habits: The flowers are red
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Summer |
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Botanical Name | Mammillaeria spinossisima |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Bright pink |
Growth Habit | Spiky |
Mature Size | 30 cm |
Native Area | Central mexico |
Resistance | 4° C |
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This is a cristata form form of the Mammillareia Spinossisima plant also known as red-headed Irishman. It has a really soft curious looking reddish spines that can resemble a red headed man.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10
Frost tolerance: keep above 26°F (-3°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Morelos and Guerrero states, Mexico
Growth habits: Columnar, clumping, up to 12" tall (30 cm), 4" in diameter (10 cm)
Watering needs: Regular water in summer
Propagation: Seeds, offsets
Blooming habits: The flowers are red
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Mammillaeria spinossisima |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Bright pink |
Growth Habit | Spiky |
Mature Size | 30 cm |
Native Area | Central mexico |
Resistance | 4° C |