Mammillaria nigra


Botanical Information

FamilyCactaceae
GenusMammillaria
Speciesnigra
CategoryTropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodOctober, November

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
Flower DescriptionSmall flowers emerging near the apex of the mound.
Colour DescriptionDeep green succulent flesh with tan spikes that are a darker brownish-black near the tips.

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