Mammillaria candida
snowball pincushion
A clump-forming cactus with solitary or clustered, globose-cylindrical stems to 15cm in height, areoles woolly with white radial and longer brown central spines; funnel-shaped rose-pink flowers 2cm in length
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Green White | Pink | ||
| Autumn | Brown Green White | |||
| Winter | Brown Green White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Handle with care due to prickly spines. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- N.E Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light, with low humidity. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19 - 24°C in early spring or by offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to by mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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