Cochemiea maritima


Scientific Name: Cochemiea maritima Lindsay
Synonym: Mammillaria maritima, Mammillaria pondii ssp. maritima
Family: Cactaceae
(Cochemiea maritima)
Cochemiea maritima from Miles2Go
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-11

Frost Tolerance: Avoid frost

Origin: Mexico: Pacific coast of Baja California

Growth Habits: Clumping cactus, clusters up to 40 inches across (1 m), stems up to 20 inches long (50 cm), 2.5 inches in diameter (7 cm)

Propagation: Cuttings, seeds


Blooming Habits:
Long scarlet flowers, up to 1.6 inches long - 4 cm, 0.8 inch wide (2 cm), followed by red fruits


 

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