Mammillaria matudaeBravo
Thumb Cactus
Mammillaria compacticaulis , Mammillaria matudaef.duocentralis , Mammillaria matudaevar.serpentiformis
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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeSubtribe : CactinaeGenus : Mammillaria
Mammillaria matudaeis endemic toMexico . It occurs in Michoacán , the State of Mexico , and Guerrero at raising rate from 2,300 to 4,100 feet ( 700 to 1,250 m ) .
Mammillaria matudaeis a small cactus with cylindric stems covered with conical nodule , each tipped with slow clusters of short spines , almost completely hiding the root word . The stems can spring up solitary or slowly cluster and can reach a length of 12 inches ( 30 cm ) and a diameter of 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) . They tend to recumb as they grow , giving the mature plant a characteristic sprawling habit . Each areole bears 18 to 20 radial spines and one central backbone . The stellate spines are very short , appressed , translucent white with a yellow base , while the central spine is point upward , clean to nearly black , becoming dark-brown or grayish with age , and can get up to 0.2 inches ( 0.5 cm ) long .
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During the outpouring , the plant form a classifiable , brilliant pink to purplish - red anchor ring of flowers . The flush hoop is 2 to 3 flowers thick and normally just an inch or two ( 2.5 to 5 centimetre ) from the tips of the stems . The efflorescence are funnel - shaped and can reach up to 0.5 inch ( 1.2 cm ) in distance . The fruits are ball club - mold , red-faced with a greenish tint , and curb light dark-brown seeds . They can grow up to 0.5 inch ( 1.2 cm ) long .
USDA hardiness zone9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
To boost better florescence , leave the plants to enjoy a cooling period in the winter and suspend watering . Unlike many other cacti , which habituate their ribs as entrepot devices , theMammillariafeature evoke tuberosity , from which rachis emerge . When you water , the nodule will expand for increase piddle storage . The flowers emerge from the axils of these tubercle on the previous year ’s growth , which accounts for their interesting aureole event . The cactus must n’t be exposed to prolonged dampness and standing water . Never lease your cactus sit down in a dish of urine . in conclusion , secure fertilizer during the grow season for the honorable results .
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Repot as needed , preferably during the warm season . To repot a cactus , ensure the land is juiceless before repotting , then lightly transfer the pot . Knock away the one-time ground from the roots , remove any decayed or beat root .
See more atHow to originate and Care for Mammillaria .
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