Mammillaria aureilanata belongs to the Cactaceae family and is found mostly in the lower parts of Tezontle hill in Mexico, which is its native habitat. The winter-dormant plant exists fast growth. It has a solitary stem and exhibits a globular appearance. The stem grows to a height of about 7.5 cm to 10cm. Beginning winter to early spring, this cactus bears bell-shaped creamy-pink flowers. Mammillaria aureilanata is a frost-hardy cactus but requires direct and strong sunlight for proper growth. It can tolerate partial shade too.
Growth Rate
Mammillaria aureilanata is a fast-growing cactus.
Flowering
Between winter and early spring, the cactus bears bell-shaped creamy-pink flowers.
Watering
Like all other cacti species, this plant too should be watered sufficiently during summer, the growing season. Avoid over-watering. Keep the plant dry during the dormant season. Fertilizing is fine during the hot season.
Soil
The soil for Mammillaria aureilanata should be well-draining and be of porous material. The container, if kept indoors, should have good depth.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone for Mammillaria aureilanata is 10a to 11. It is frost-hardy.
Light
The plant prefers direct strong sun to partial shade.
Propagation
The best way to propagate the plant is from seeds. Sow the seeds after the frost season is over.
The Mammillaria aureilanata is best used for xeriscaping adding fun and unicity to your garden.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria aureilanata |
| Common Name | Pincushion cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Creamy pink |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Solitary |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall, 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistance, deer resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Globular cactus, easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Mammillaria aureilanata belongs to the Cactaceae family and is found mostly in the lower parts of Tezontle hill in Mexico, which is its native habitat. The winter-dormant plant exists fast growth. It has a solitary stem and exhibits a globular appearance. The stem grows to a height of about 7.5 cm to 10cm. Beginning winter to early spring, this cactus bears bell-shaped creamy-pink flowers. Mammillaria aureilanata is a frost-hardy cactus but requires direct and strong sunlight for proper growth. It can tolerate partial shade too.
Growth Rate
Mammillaria aureilanata is a fast-growing cactus.
Flowering
Between winter and early spring, the cactus bears bell-shaped creamy-pink flowers.
Watering
Like all other cacti species, this plant too should be watered sufficiently during summer, the growing season. Avoid over-watering. Keep the plant dry during the dormant season. Fertilizing is fine during the hot season.
Soil
The soil for Mammillaria aureilanata should be well-draining and be of porous material. The container, if kept indoors, should have good depth.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone for Mammillaria aureilanata is 10a to 11. It is frost-hardy.
Light
The plant prefers direct strong sun to partial shade.
Propagation
The best way to propagate the plant is from seeds. Sow the seeds after the frost season is over.
The Mammillaria aureilanata is best used for xeriscaping adding fun and unicity to your garden.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria aureilanata |
| Common Name | Pincushion cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Creamy pink |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Solitary |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall, 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistance, deer resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Globular cactus, easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |