Mammillaria perbella

(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. 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. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).

Mammillaria perbella


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

Blooming Season	Early summer-early fall
Common Name	Owl eye cactus
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Cactaceae
Flower	Fuchsia (red-purple)
Frost Tolerance	20°f (-7°c)
Growth Rate	Slow growth
Hardiness Zone	9b to 11
Height	Under 6 in.
Origin	Central mexico
Pot Size	3.5"
Scientific Name	Mammillaria perbella
Shape	Globose to cylindrical
Sun Exposure	Full sun to partial shade