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Spiny Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria spinosissima)

Spiny Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria spinosissima) is a small, columnar cactus native to Mexico, forming dense clusters of vibrant pink flowers atop its spiny stems.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Soil

Sandy, Well-draining

Temperature

Average room temperatures are ideal.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun which can scorch.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Reduce watering significantly in winter.

Soil

Sandy, Well-draining

Temperature

Average room temperatures are ideal.

Tolerates heat well but prefers cooler temperatures (10-18°C) during winter dormancy.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength, typically once a month in spring and summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Indoor, Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.1-0.2 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Type

Spines

Flower Size

0.01-0.02 m

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Cactus actinopleus Kuntze
Cactus amabilis Kuntze
Cactus atrosanguineus Kuntze
Cactus auricomus Kuntze
Cactus auroreus Kuntze
Cactus caronatus Willd.
Cactus eximius Kuntze
Cactus heinei (C.Ehrenb.) Kuntze
Cactus isabellinus (C.Ehrenb.) Kuntze
Cactus linkeanus (C.Ehrenb.) Kuntze
Cactus mirabilis Kuntze
Cactus polycentrus (A.Berg) Kuntze
Cactus pomaceus (C.Ehrenb.) Kuntze
Cactus pretiosus (C.Ehrenb.) Kuntze
Cactus pulcherrimus (C.Ehrenb.) Kuntze
Cactus spinosissimus (Lem.) Kuntze
Cactus umbrinus (C.Ehrenb.) Kuntze
Cactus vulpinus (C.Ehrenb.) Kuntze
Chilita umbrina (Ehrenb.) Orcutt
Mammillaria actinoplea C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria albiseta C.F.Först. & Rümpler
Mammillaria amabilis C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria atrosanguinea C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria auricoma C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria aurorea A.Dietr.
Mammillaria caesia C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria castaneoides Lem. ex Labour.
Mammillaria centraliplumosa Fittkau
Mammillaria coronaria Haw.
Mammillaria coronata G.Don
Mammillaria crassior Repp.
Mammillaria eximia C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria flava C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria gasterantha Repp.
Mammillaria haasii J.Meyrán
Mammillaria heinei C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria hepatica C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria herrmannii C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria isabellina C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria linkeana C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria mirabilis C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria neocoronaria F.M.Knuth
Mammillaria pilcayensis Bravo
Mammillaria polyacantha C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria polyactina C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria polycantha Lawr.
Mammillaria polycentra A.Berg
Mammillaria pomacea C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria poselgeriana J.N.Haage ex C.F.Först. & Rümpler
Mammillaria pretiosa C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria pruinosa C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria pulcherrima C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria purpurascens C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria sanguinea J.N.Haage ex Regel
Mammillaria seegeri C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria tomentosa C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria uhdeana Salm-Dyck
Mammillaria umbrina C.Ehrenb.
Mammillaria virginis Fittkau & Kladiwa
Mammillaria vulpina C.Ehrenb.
Neomammillaria spinosissima (Lem.) Britton & Rose
Neomammillaria umbrina (Ehrenb.) Britton & Rose
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCactaceae
  • genusMammillaria
  • speciesMammillaria spinosissima
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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None

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