MAMMILLARIA tlalocii 'PIN CUSHION CACTUS' Mammillaria tlalocii, commonly known as the 'Pin Cushion Cactus,' is a small, globular cactus native to...
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MAMMILLARIA tlalocii 'PIN CUSHION CACTUS'
Mammillaria tlalocii, commonly known as the 'Pin Cushion Cactus,' is a small, globular cactus native to Mexico. It features numerous cylindrical, spiny stems that resemble pins on a cushion. This slow-growing cactus produces clusters of pink to purple flowers in spring.
PLANT FACTS
BOTANICAL NAME: Mammillaria tlalocii
COMMON NAMES: Pin Cushion Cactus
FAMILY: Cactaceae
MAX HEIGHT: 40cm (+/-)
GROWTH TYPE: Short Cacti
NATIVE: Mexico
PLANT CARE
❌ Can't be grown outside in Auckland.
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☀️ LIGHT - Full sun. (Enjoys direct sunlight)
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🌡 TEMPERATURE - Avoid frosts. (10°C – 30°C)
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💧 WATER - Draught tolerant. (Once a week) |
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☁️ HUMIDITY - Low humidity. (40 - 50%)
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⛰ SOIL - Free drainage soil. (Add pumice stone) |
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🌱 FERTILISER - Low, fast release. (Once in the Spring & Summer) |
*All plants purchased come within a 100% compostable pot so we are able to reuse our nursery pots again and again.
