This is one of the Mammillaria commonly called "Owl Eye Cactus", known for dichotomous branching (forking or dividing into two parts).
Cultivation: This plant is easy to cultivate but very slow growing. Cultivate it in a well drained and mineral substratum. Water regularly. It need full sun, so it keep a compact and flat shape. It does not tolerate intense cold, but tolerates some cold if kept dry. Frequent transplantations of the young plants protect the lower part of the stem.
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
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early summer early fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria perbella |
| Common Name | Owl eye cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Purplish pink (darker mid stripe) |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Globose, cylindrical |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 2.5 ft. wide |
| Native Area | Central Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance, deer resistance, mild frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic to humans, pets(Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This is one of the Mammillaria commonly called "Owl Eye Cactus", known for dichotomous branching (forking or dividing into two parts).
Cultivation: This plant is easy to cultivate but very slow growing. Cultivate it in a well drained and mineral substratum. Water regularly. It need full sun, so it keep a compact and flat shape. It does not tolerate intense cold, but tolerates some cold if kept dry. Frequent transplantations of the young plants protect the lower part of the stem.
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
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early summer early fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria perbella |
| Common Name | Owl eye cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Purplish pink (darker mid stripe) |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Globose, cylindrical |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 2.5 ft. wide |
| Native Area | Central Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance, deer resistance, mild frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic to humans, pets(Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
