Cacti - Mammillaria Spinosissima #106

Add a striking touch to your cactus collection with the Mammillaria Spinosissima, a popular Mexican cactus admired for its distinctive cylindrical shape and dense covering of decorative spines. Often known as the Red-Headed Irishman or Spiny Pincushion Cactus, this attractive variety features a deep green body almost hidden beneath reddish-brown, coppery or pale spines. During its flowering season, it produces beautiful pink to crimson-red flowers that form a charming ring around the crown. Supplied in a 190mm pot, this eye-catching cactus makes a wonderful feature for cactus collections, decorative patios and sunny outdoor displays.

Why You'll Love It:

• Distinctive Appearance: Features an upright cylindrical body covered in dense, decorative spines.

• Beautiful Colours: Its spines can display attractive reddish-brown, coppery, yellow or pale tones.

• Showy Blooms: Produces vibrant pink to crimson-red flowers arranged in a beautiful ring around the top of the cactus.

• Unique Growth Habit: Starts as a solitary cactus and can gradually develop into attractive clusters.

• Collector Appeal: A popular choice for cactus enthusiasts and anyone looking for an unusual ornamental plant.

• Easy Care: Relatively low-maintenance when grown in bright light and well-draining soil.

Care Tips:

• Sunlight: Prefers plenty of bright light and full sun. Gradually introduce it to direct sunlight to prevent sunburn.

• Water: Water regularly during active growth, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Keep almost dry during winter dormancy.

• Soil: Use a porous, well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix.

• Temperature: Prefers warm growing conditions and should be protected from frost and prolonged cold.

• Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for bright indoor spaces, sunny patios and sheltered outdoor cactus displays.

Good to Know:

Mammillaria Spinosissima is native to central Mexico and is admired for its dense spines and beautiful crown-like flowers. It generally grows upright and can reach approximately 30cm in height under suitable conditions. With plenty of light, good airflow and careful watering, it makes a rewarding addition to any cactus collection.

What You'll Receive:

• One Mammillaria Spinosissima cactus.

• Supplied in a 190mm diameter pot.

• The product image provides a representative depiction of the plant you will receive. Natural variations in size, shape, spine colour and appearance are expected, as no two plants are exactly alike.

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