Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae

Common names include Carmen pincushion cactus

Flowers: Diurnal, (usually) creamy white to pink or pale pink.

Blooming season: Plant blooms at the same time in late winter-early spring and is very generous with its flowers.

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.

 

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season Late winter/early spring
Common Name Carmen pincushion cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower White/near white
Frost Tolerance -5° C
Growth Rate Fast growth
Hardiness Zone 10a to 11
Height Under 6 in
Origin Mexico
Pot Size 3.5"
Scientific Name Mammillaria carmenae
Shape Spherical
Sun Exposure Full sun to light shade

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02/28/2023
Susan A.
United States United States

Healthy but small.

I bought a lot of cactuses from this company. They are healthy, but they are very small. Personally wish I would’ve gone for a bigger plant.

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11/22/2022
Rebecca S.
United States United States

Elegant, colorful mammillaria

Perfectly-packed, healthy little plant arrived safely.

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10/28/2020
natalie b.
United States United States

Such a cute little puff!

Packaged great and came quickly. Looks just like the picture. I named him Herman! I have bought many cactus from Planet Desert this year and never have I had a bad experience. They are the best!

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Lovely cactus.

Lovely cactus.

Mammillaria carmenae

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To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.

Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is larger than a 3.5" pot WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, 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.

We ship via USPS Priority Mail, and we calculate the shipping cost based on the weight and volume of your purchase. Care instructions are included in every package you order. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Depending on your location, we will ship the plants on a certain day to avoid transit time during weekends or holidays. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note on your order. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time.


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