Mammillaria capensis


Scientific Name: Mammillaria capensis (Gates) Craig
Synonym: Chilita capensis, Cochemiea capensis, Ebnerella capensis, Mammillaria capensis var. pallida , Mammillaria dioica var. capensis , Neomammillaria capensis
Family: Cactaceae
(Mammillaria capensis)
Mammillaria capensis at Holly Gate Nursery

Origin: Tip of Baja California (Mexico)

Growth Habits: Small clusters, stems are up to 10 inches tall (25 cm), 1.5 inches wide (3.5 cm)


Blooming Habits:
Pinkish white flowers, with light pink midstripes.

Fruiting Habits:
Red fruit with black seed


 

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