pincushion succulent Pincushion Cactus Succulent

pincushion succulent Pincushion Cactus SucculentDescription Light Soil Water Hardiness Pincushion cactus, a. k. a mamillaria carmenae is a species native to eastern central Mexico. It has clustered globular stems that grow up to 3 inches (8 cm) tall and 6 inches (15 cm) wide. The stems are covered in soft yellow and cream radial spines up to 5 mm long. Mammillaria carmenae blooms small light pink flowers with yellow centers in the spring. All of the plants will be shipped bare root. Bright light,

• Description
• Light/Soil/Water
• Hardiness

• Pincushion cactus, a.k.a mamillaria carmenae is a species native to eastern central Mexico.
  
  It has clustered globular stems that grow up to 3 inches (8 cm) tall and 6 inches (15 cm) wide. The stems are covered in soft yellow and cream radial spines up to 5 mm long.
  
  Mammillaria carmenae blooms small light pink flowers with yellow centers in the spring.
  
  All of the plants will be shipped bare root.
• Bright light, full sun to partial shade.
  
  Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch, then let drain completely. Reduce watering in the winter.
  
  Porous and well-drained cactus mix.
  
  Feed with a cacti fertilizer mix during the growing season.
  
  You can propagate Mammillaria carmenae by removing the offsets and let the wound callous over for a couple days then plant it in a new pot to let it root.
• Hardiness: Hardy as low as -5° C.