Mammillaria carmenae is commonly known as Carmen pincushion cactus. Its natural habitat is Tamaulipas, Mexico. In its natural habitat it grows in pine forest in crevices in north facing rocks. It is a small solitary or clustering cactus with globose stems. The radial spines from the areoles are a cream color and in late winter - early spring it blooms white or pink tinged flowers about 1cm in length.
Cultivation and propagation: It’s a relatively rapid growing species. Water regularly in summer, but do not over-water (rot prone). Use a pot with good drainage and a very porous potting media. Keep dry in winter. It is quite frost resistant if kept dry, hardy as low as -5° C. Outside full sun or afternoon shade, inside it needs bright light, and some direct sun.
Easily clustering and easily flowered. Most plants will offset readily, and clumps can be produced in a few years.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Late winter/early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria carmenae |
| Common Name | Carmen pincushion cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Spherical |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in |
| Native Area | Mexico, northern america |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late winter/early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria carmenae |
| Common Name | Carmen pincushion cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Spherical |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in |
| Native Area | Mexico, northern america |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Mammillaria carmenae is commonly known as Carmen pincushion cactus. Its natural habitat is Tamaulipas, Mexico. In its natural habitat it grows in pine forest in crevices in north facing rocks. It is a small solitary or clustering cactus with globose stems. The radial spines from the areoles are a cream color and in late winter - early spring it blooms white or pink tinged flowers about 1cm in length.
Cultivation and propagation: It’s a relatively rapid growing species. Water regularly in summer, but do not over-water (rot prone). Use a pot with good drainage and a very porous potting media. Keep dry in winter. It is quite frost resistant if kept dry, hardy as low as -5° C. Outside full sun or afternoon shade, inside it needs bright light, and some direct sun.
Easily clustering and easily flowered. Most plants will offset readily, and clumps can be produced in a few years.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Late winter/early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria carmenae |
| Common Name | Carmen pincushion cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Spherical |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in |
| Native Area | Mexico, northern america |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late winter/early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria carmenae |
| Common Name | Carmen pincushion cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Spherical |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in |
| Native Area | Mexico, northern america |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
