Mammillaria longimamma 10.5cm
Mammillaria longimamma
Οικογένεια: Cactaceae
Διάμετρος γλάστρας:10.5εκ., Ύψος:10-12εκ.
English
A succulent of a spherical shape and with a green stem, covered with very pronounced tubercles; in fact its name 'longimamma' means "long breasts". Over time it tends to cluster. Its yellow spines are very fine and long, usually 10 in number, which arise from white and downy areoles. From May to July you can admire its beautiful large yellow flowers.
Care
- They grow well in dimness but require a lot of undirected light.
- It is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures and never below 6 °C, for this reason it is recommended to shelter it during the winter period.
- Water moderately, only when the soil is completely dry. It is enough to water the plant once a week in spring and summer, once a month in autumn and to suspend watering completely in winter.
- The best soil is a well draining one, for example formed by a mixture of peat and pumice so that the water does not stagnate.
- They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.
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