This cactus is very interesting looking. It's a small plant that forms various small clusters that cover the body. It has short hair like bristles that make it look extremely fuzzy. Although the flowers don't usually open completely, they're still very beautiful; they're light pink with a yellow center.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: 25°F (-4°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Mexico (Ascension in Nuevo León)
Growth habits: Clustering heads, 1.5" in diameter (3-4 cm)
Watering needs: Water sparingly, needs good drainage
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Summer |
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Botanical Name | Mammillaria glassii ascensionis |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Purple/pink |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Mature Size | 5 inches |
Native Area | Mexico |
Resistance | 6° C |
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This cactus is very interesting looking. It's a small plant that forms various small clusters that cover the body. It has short hair like bristles that make it look extremely fuzzy. Although the flowers don't usually open completely, they're still very beautiful; they're light pink with a yellow center.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: 25°F (-4°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Mexico (Ascension in Nuevo León)
Growth habits: Clustering heads, 1.5" in diameter (3-4 cm)
Watering needs: Water sparingly, needs good drainage
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Mammillaria glassii ascensionis |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Purple/pink |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Mature Size | 5 inches |
Native Area | Mexico |
Resistance | 6° C |