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Mammillaria rhodantha

Scientific Name: Mammillaria rhodantha Link & Otto
Synonym: Cactus rhodanthus, Mammillaria bonavitii, Mammillaria calacantha, Mammillaria droegeana, Mammillaria fuscata, Mammillaria rhodantha var. droegeana , Neomammillaria rhodantha
Family: Cactaceae

Mammillaria rhodantha at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Origin: Mexico (Mexico DF)

Growth Habits: Solitary or slowly clumping, 4 inches in diameter (10 cm), 1 foot tall (25 cm) or more

Propagation: Seeds

Blooming Habits:
Deep pink to red flowers

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