Mammillaria bocasana v. multilanata Powder Puff Cactus
(This plant comes in a 3.5" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Mammillaria Bocasana v. Multilanata goes by the common name “Powder Puff Cactus”. This succulent is star-fished and rosette-shaped, one that grows dark green fleshy leaves. Mexico is its native region and Cactaceae is the biological family group. Powder Puff Cactus is a winter-dormant succulent that can grow between 3 to 5 inches.
Growth Rate
The plant is one of the fastest-growing cacti and can grow up to several inches in a year.
Flowering
The succulent produces flowers that are bright pink or white. Spring & summer seasons are the blooming time for this Mammillaria cactus variety.
Watering and Feeding
The succulent is drought tolerant, but it thrives better if watered regularly during its blooming season. During winter, reduce watering to once in 2 to 3 weeks. Fertilize the plant every 2 to 4 weeks with a half-strength cactus fertilizer during the growing season.
Soil
Powder Puff Cactus requires sandy and well-drained soil. The plant does not grow well in a soggy soil mixture.
Hardiness
Mammillaria Bocasana v. Multilanata grows best in the spring and summer seasons. The frost tolerance of this pretty cactus variety is anywhere between -12.2° C (10° F) to 10° C (50° F). Furthermore, it features hardiness of 8a to 11b.
Light
Powder Puff Cactus requires full sun and part shade. If growing outdoors, make sure it receives afternoon sunlight every day. If indoors, plant it near a sunny window.
Propagation
Use the seeds or offsets for its propagation. For the seed method, wait until the plants have faded. For offsets, choose one that is 1/3rd the size of the parent plant.
Once the powder puff cactus matures, it looks like multiple cottony balls of fur clumped together! It gives your home or gardens a much-needed unique look.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Spring and summer. |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Fishhooks |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Yellow or pinkish |
| Frost Tolerance | -5° C |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b |
| Height | 5-8(-12) cm |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Mammillaria bocasana v. multilanata |
| Shape | Spherical |
| Sun Exposure | Light shade |
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Beautiful as in the showcase image
I am impressed with the high quality plant material. This mammillaria came in intact, in symmetrical shape and colorful. Thanks for taking the time to produce and raise great plants.
United StatesMammillaria
This plant come to me bigger than expected! It also came with a crown of buds already so that was a nice surprise.
United StatesExcellent quality and service
Excellent plant and excellent packaging! Definitely ordering again! ❤️
United StatesBeautiful cactus
Came in bloom!!
Bigger than expected, thank you.
Bigger than expected, thank you.