This is a cristata form form of the Mammillareia Spinosissima 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
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaeria spinossisima |
| Common Name | Brain cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright pink |
| Genus | Mammillaeria |
| Growth Habit | Spiky |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
| Mature Size | 30 cm |
| Native Area | Central mexico |
| Resistance | 4° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaeria spinossisima |
| Common Name | Brain cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright pink |
| Genus | Mammillaeria |
| Growth Habit | Spiky |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
| Mature Size | 30 cm |
| Native Area | Central mexico |
| Resistance | 4° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This is a cristata form form of the Mammillareia Spinosissima 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
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaeria spinossisima |
| Common Name | Brain cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright pink |
| Genus | Mammillaeria |
| Growth Habit | Spiky |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
| Mature Size | 30 cm |
| Native Area | Central mexico |
| Resistance | 4° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaeria spinossisima |
| Common Name | Brain cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright pink |
| Genus | Mammillaeria |
| Growth Habit | Spiky |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
| Mature Size | 30 cm |
| Native Area | Central mexico |
| Resistance | 4° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |