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Mammillaria-Candida: profile snowball pincushion
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Mammillaria candida (snowball pincushion) is native to northeastern Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas. Its pure white spines create a striking snowball appearance.
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- 1. Stems 5-6 inches diameter, up to 12 inches high
- 2. Flowers bloom in concentric circular patterns around each stem tip
profile snowball pincushion for Mammillaria-Candida
Mammillaria candida (snowball pincushion) is native to northeastern Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas. Its pure white spines create a striking snowball appearance.
How to handle profile snowball pincushion on Mammillaria-Candida
- 1
Stems 5-6 inches diameter, up to 12 inches high
- 2
Flowers bloom in concentric circular patterns around each stem tip
- 3
Some taxonomists reclassify it as Mammilloydia candida
Ongoing Mammillaria-Candida notes
Needs extra-good drainage. Steve Plath's Ultra-Drain recommended. In full sun, spines grow so densely they completely obscure the stem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about profile snowball pincushion for Mammillaria-Candida?
Mammillaria candida (snowball pincushion) is native to northeastern Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas. Its pure white spines create a striking snowball appearance...
How do I fix profile snowball pincushion on Mammillaria-Candida?
Stems 5-6 inches diameter, up to 12 inches high. Flowers bloom in concentric circular patterns around each stem tip.
What should I keep in mind for Mammillaria-Candida going forward?
Needs extra-good drainage. Steve Plath's Ultra-Drain recommended. In full sun, spines grow so densely they completely obscure the stem.