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Mammillaria glassii var. glassii

Scientific Name: Mammillaria glassii var. glassii R.A. Foster
Synonym: Bartschella glassii
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8-24, 29, 30
USDA: 9b-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 28° F (-2°C)

Sun Exposure: Light shade in summer in Phoenix, full sun elsewhere

Origin: Northeastern Mexico (Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas)

Growth Habits: Offsets heavily, stems from 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter (2.2-4 cm) depending on the variety

Watering Needs: Regular water in summer, good drainage (rot prone)

Propagation: Seeds or offsets

Blooming Habits:
The most common form has tiny pink flowers.

Culture:
For best results, use a shallow pot.

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