Mammillaria bombycina (Mammillaria bombycina)
Mammillaria bombycina is a small, globular cactus native to Mexico, known for its dense, white, bristly spines.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, direct sunlight.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil
Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. A gritty, sandy loam with good aeration is ideal to prevent root rot.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature is 18-24°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted cactus fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers bright, direct sunlight.
Can tolerate some partial shade
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Reduce in winter
Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. A gritty, sandy loam with good aeration is ideal to prevent root rot.
Ideal growing temperature is 18-24°C.
Tolerates cooler temperatures in dormancy
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted cactus fertilizer.
Do not fertilize in winter
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-0.2 m
Spread
0.1-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Type
Succulent
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCactaceae
- genusMammillaria
- speciesMammillaria bombycina
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No