Mammillaria schumannii
Scientific Name: Mammillaria schumannii Hildmann
Synonym: Bartschella schumannii, Mammillaria venusta
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix, keep above 32°F ( 0°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Southern tip of Baja California (Mexico)
Growth Habits: Clumping, bluish stems, up to 2 inches in diameter (5 cm), 5 inches long (12 cm)
Watering Needs: Needs good drainage (rot prone)
Mammillaria schumannii var. globosa at Miles's to Go
The var. globosa from Cabo San Lucas is solitary, has shorter spines and is only 2 inches tall (5 cm).
Mammillaria schumannii, picture by Gordon Smith
Blooming Habits:
The Mammillaria schumannii has large 1.5 inches in diameter, purplish pink flowers, in summer. They are followed by red fruits.
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