Description
Plant Type: Cactus
Common Name: Spineless Pincushion Cactus
Origin: Mexico
Growth Habit: Cylindrical cactus, solitary or clustering, with reduced or absent spines
Description
Mammillaria spinosissima var. inermis is a rare, spineless or near-spineless form of the classic pincushion cactus. It has a smooth green to bluish-green body with visible tubercles arranged in neat spirals. Compared to the standard form, it has very soft or completely absent spines, making it more tactile and unusual.
Flowers
- Ring of bright pink to magenta flowers around the crown
- Flowers in spring to summer
- Often blooms freely once mature
Light Requirements
- Bright light to full sun
- Enhances body colour and flowering
- Suitable for outdoor growing in warm climates
Watering
- Moderate watering during active growth
- Allow soil to dry between watering
- Keep dry in winter dormancy
Soil
- Well-draining cactus mix
- Sandy or gritty soil preferred
- Good drainage essential
Temperature
- Prefers warm, dry conditions
- Protect from frost
- Ideal range: 15–30°C
Care Level
- Easy to grow
- Suitable for beginners and collectors
- Low maintenance
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