Mammillaria painteri
Mammillaria painteri
Mammillaria painteri
Mammillaria painteri
Mammillaria painteri
Mammillaria painteri
Mammillaria painteri
Mammillaria painteri
Mammillaria painteri

Mammillaria painteri belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is a winter-dormant cactus with its origin in Mexico. This tiny globular plant grows up to 6 cm in height and is known by its common name “Twin-spined cactus”. It is a relatively rapid-growing cactus that is virtually covered by spines. Twin spined cactus contains 20 thin white radial spines that resemble bristles and a few longer crimson center spines in the tiny areolas. Greenish-white or yellowish flowers appear in tiny clusters that look extremely pleasing to the eyes.

Growth Rate
This cactus is relatively fast-growing.

Flowering
Mammillaria painteri produces mesmerizing greenish-white or pale light yellow-colored flowers during spring and summer.

Watering
In the summer, water frequently. However, keep your cactus dry and in a well-ventilated area during winters. Make sure to not overwater this variety as it can lead to root rot.

Soil
Twin spine cactus prefers regular cactus potting mix, which is quite porous.

Hardiness
This Mammillaria species is frost-sensitive. So, if you live in areas with temperatures less than 10.4° F (-12° C), it is best to keep this plant in an indoor setting.

Light
Twin-spined cactus requires bright and filtered light. Exposure to sunlight for an extended period of time may cause burns.

Propagation
This Mammillaria cactus can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.

This easily flowering variety is often used in pots for balconies, terraces, greenhouses, and patios. Grab your Mammillaria painteri at the best prices!

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Mammillaria painteri

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Please note: Our large plants are many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive 100% healthy and looking great.

Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

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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.

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Mammillaria painteri belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is a winter-dormant cactus with its origin in Mexico. This tiny globular plant grows up to 6 cm in height and is known by its common name “Twin-spined cactus”. It is a relatively rapid-growing cactus that is virtually covered by spines. Twin spined cactus contains 20 thin white radial spines that resemble bristles and a few longer crimson center spines in the tiny areolas. Greenish-white or yellowish flowers appear in tiny clusters that look extremely pleasing to the eyes.

Growth Rate
This cactus is relatively fast-growing.

Flowering
Mammillaria painteri produces mesmerizing greenish-white or pale light yellow-colored flowers during spring and summer.

Watering
In the summer, water frequently. However, keep your cactus dry and in a well-ventilated area during winters. Make sure to not overwater this variety as it can lead to root rot.

Soil
Twin spine cactus prefers regular cactus potting mix, which is quite porous.

Hardiness
This Mammillaria species is frost-sensitive. So, if you live in areas with temperatures less than 10.4° F (-12° C), it is best to keep this plant in an indoor setting.

Light
Twin-spined cactus requires bright and filtered light. Exposure to sunlight for an extended period of time may cause burns.

Propagation
This Mammillaria cactus can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.

This easily flowering variety is often used in pots for balconies, terraces, greenhouses, and patios. Grab your Mammillaria painteri at the best prices!

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