Rattail Cactus
Scientific Name: Mammillaria pottsii Scheer
Synonym: Cactus pottsii, Chilita pottsii, Leptocladia leona, Mammillaria leona, Neomammillaria pottsii
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-9°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: USA (southern Texas), Mexico (US border down to Zacatecas)
Growth Habits: Clumping, 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm), 6 inches tall (15 cm)
Propagation: Seeds, offsets
Blooming Habits:
Pinkish red flowers, 0.4 inches in diameter (1 cm)
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