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Mammillaria denudata


Golf Cactus, Lace-spine Cactus, Golf-ball Pincushion, Lace-spine Nipple Cactus




Origin:  Texas, United States of America.
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Mammillaria
Species
denudata
Category
Tropicals
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Cool season protection under glass.
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
Plant in full sun in extremely well-draining soils.
Shape
Mounding.
Pests
No known pests or diseases.
Habitat
Arid and dry deserts and plains.
Bark/Stem Description
Glaborous spines overtop fleshy succulent bark.
Flower Description
Small non-showy flowers.
Fruit Description
Small ovate yet cylindrical fruits measuring approximately 0.5 cm long. Retain browned flowers at the apex.
Colour Description
Tan to cream wooly spines, deep dark green flesh and orange-red fruits.
Texture Description
Coarse.
Notable Specimens
Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Propagation
By offsets.
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