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Cactus (Mammillaria longimamma)

Mammillaria longimamma is a solitary cactus native to Mexico, known for its prominent tubercles, yellow flowers, and slow growth. Popular among collectors.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect sunlight. Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. A gritty, sandy compost is ideal to prevent waterlogging.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season and cooler, dry conditions in winter dormancy.

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect sunlight. Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Water

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. A gritty, sandy compost is ideal to prevent waterlogging.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season and cooler, dry conditions in winter dormancy.

18-25°C growing, 10-15°C dormant

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Spring to Summer

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.2 m

Spread

0.2-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Type

Succulent

Flower Size

3-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

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Synonyms
Cactus alpinus Kuntze
Cactus barlowii (Regel & E.Klein bis) Kuntze
Cactus longimamma (DC.) Kuntze
Cactus uberiformis (Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) Kuntze
Dolichothele longimamma (DC.) Britton & Rose
Dolichothele uberiformis (Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) Britton & Rose
Mammillaria alpina Mart. ex Salm-Dyck
Mammillaria barlowii Regel & E.Klein bis
Mammillaria gigantothele C.F.Först.
Mammillaria globosa Linke
Mammillaria hexacentra (O.Berg) Otto ex C.F.Först.
Mammillaria laeta Meinsh.
Mammillaria uberiformis Zucc. ex Pfeiff.
Neomammillaria longimamma (DC.) Fosberg
Neomammillaria uberiformis (Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) Fosberg
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCactaceae
  • genusMammillaria
  • speciesMammillaria longimamma
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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