Mammillaria rhodantha ssp. pringlei
Scientific Name: Mammillaria rhodantha ssp. pringlei (J.M. Coult.) D.R. Hunt
Synonym: Cactus pringlei, Mammillaria parensis, Mammillaria pringlei, Neomammillaria pringlei
Family: Cactaceae
Mammillaria pringlei at Holly Gate (copyright Terry Hewitt)
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-3°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade in summer
Origin: Mexico (San Luis Potosí, Mexico DF)
Growth Habits: Solitary, or slowly branching, barrel shaped, green cactus, up to 10 inches tall (25 cm), 5 inches wide (12 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water. Keep dry in winter.
Propagation: Seeds
The Mammillaria pringlei is named after Cyrus Guernsey Pringle [1838-1911].
Blooming Habits:
Cherry red flowers, 0.4 inches in diameter (1 cm) in summer.
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