Old Lady Cactus. Funnel shaped flowers form an attractive ‘crown’ around the top of each ‘stem’, which are thickly coated with long white hairs. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Mammillaria hahniana
Funnel shaped flowers form an attractive ‘crown’ around the top of each ‘stem’, which are thickly coated with long white hairs
Additional information
| Generic | Mammillaria |
|---|---|
| Species | hahniana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Old Lady Cactus |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| 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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