This cactus is a very spherical dark green globe. It has dense close to stem spines that curve inwards. When they begin to bloom they produce gorgeous rings of bright pink/magenta flowers.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10b-11
Frost tolerance: Probably tender below 32°F (0°C), avoid frost
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Oaxaca (Mexico)
Growth habits: Solitary, club-shaped, up to 5" tall (13 cm), 3.5 "wide (8 cm); generally no central spines
Watering needs: Moderate water. Keep dry in winter.
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Summer |
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Botanical Name | Mammillaria huitzilopochtli |
Common Name | Biznaga of huitzilopochtli |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
Mature Size | 8 > 15 cm |
Native Area | Brazil |
Resistance | 5° C |
Sun Exposure | Partial shade |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This cactus is a very spherical dark green globe. It has dense close to stem spines that curve inwards. When they begin to bloom they produce gorgeous rings of bright pink/magenta flowers.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10b-11
Frost tolerance: Probably tender below 32°F (0°C), avoid frost
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Oaxaca (Mexico)
Growth habits: Solitary, club-shaped, up to 5" tall (13 cm), 3.5 "wide (8 cm); generally no central spines
Watering needs: Moderate water. Keep dry in winter.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Mammillaria huitzilopochtli |
Common Name | Biznaga of huitzilopochtli |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
Mature Size | 8 > 15 cm |
Native Area | Brazil |
Resistance | 5° C |
Sun Exposure | Partial shade |