Powder Puff Cactus. Pretty white funnel shaped flowers form an attractive ‘crown’ around the top of each ‘stem’. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Mammillaria bocasana
Pretty white funnel shaped flowers form an attractive ‘crown’ around the top of each ‘stem’
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Mammillaria |
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Species | bocasana |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Powder Puff Cactus |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Cactaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Mist regularly |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Slugs and snails |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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