Pretty purplish-pink funnel shaped flowers form an attractive ‘crown’ around the top of each ‘stem’. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Mammillaria rhodantha
Pretty purplish-pink funnel shaped flowers form an attractive ‘crown’ around the top of each ‘stem’
Additional information
| Generic | Mammillaria |
|---|---|
| Species | rhodantha |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly columnar |
| 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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