Mammillaria discolor


Scientific Name: Mammillaria discolor Haw.
Synonym: Cactus discolor, Chilita discolor., Mammillaria discolor var. ochoterenae , Mammillaria discolor var. schmollii , Mammillaria ginsaumae, Mammillaria ochoterenae, Mammillaria pachyrhiza, Mammillaria schmolli, Neomammillaria discolor, Neomammillaria ochoterenae, Neomammillaria schmollii
Family: Cactaceae
(Mammillaria discolor)
Mammillaria discolor at Holly Gate (copyright Terry Hewitt)

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Mexico (Hidalgo, Mexico DF, Oaxaca, Puebla)

Growth Habits: Clumping, heads 5 inches in diameter (12 cm), up to 10 inches tall (25 cm)

Propagation: Seeds, offsets

(Mammillaria discolor)


(Mammillaria discolor)
Picture by Terry Hewitt

Blooming Habits:
Pink flowers, 0.5 inches in diameter (1.5 cm)


 

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