Mammillaria-Hahniana: profile old lady cactus
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Mammillaria hahniana (old lady cactus) is native to Guanajuato, Tamaulipas and Queretaro, Mexico at 2500-7200 feet elevation. Dense white hairs cloak the plant body completely.
Start here:
- 1. Specimens with longest hairy spines are most desirable when selecting
- 2. Body is squat and tends to cluster over time
profile old lady cactus for Mammillaria-Hahniana
Mammillaria hahniana (old lady cactus) is native to Guanajuato, Tamaulipas and Queretaro, Mexico at 2500-7200 feet elevation. Dense white hairs cloak the plant body completely.
How to handle profile old lady cactus on Mammillaria-Hahniana
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Specimens with longest hairy spines are most desirable when selecting
- 2
Body is squat and tends to cluster over time
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Rings of dark pink flowers bloom concentrically on stem tips in early to midspring
Ongoing Mammillaria-Hahniana notes
Best in low wide bowl at eye level where form can be admired. Excellent drainage required.