Rose Pincushion Cactus
Scientific Name: Mammillaria crinita f. zeilmanniana (Boed.) C.E.Glass
Synonym: Chilita zeilmanniana, Ebnerella zeilmanniana, Mammillaria zeilmanniana, Neomammillaria zeilmanniana
Family: Cactaceae
Sunset®: 13-24, 29, 30
USDA: 9-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-6°C) if kept dry.
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Guanajuato state, central Mexico
Growth Habits: Clumping, spherical, dark green cactus, up to 5 inches tall (12 cm), 3 inches wide (8 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water in summer
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming Habits:
The Mammillaria zeilmanniana is one of the most prolific bloomers among the Mammillarias. The white or red-violet flowers (depending on the clone) can come at any time most of the year.
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