Mammillaria-Parkinsonii: profile owls eye pincushion
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Mammillaria parkinsonii (owl's eye pincushion) is native to Queretaro, Mexico at 3900-7900 feet elevation. Stems divide to form new heads creating barn-owl face appearance when viewed from above.
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- 1. Divides rather than branches, creating owl's eye face appearance
- 2. Can form clump of 8-10 heads in as little as 6 years
profile owls eye pincushion for Mammillaria-Parkinsonii
Mammillaria parkinsonii (owl's eye pincushion) is native to Queretaro, Mexico at 3900-7900 feet elevation. Stems divide to form new heads creating barn-owl face appearance when viewed from above.
How to handle profile owls eye pincushion on Mammillaria-Parkinsonii
- 1
Divides rather than branches, creating owl's eye face appearance
- 2
Can form clump of 8-10 heads in as little as 6 years
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Most obvious when viewed from above
Ongoing Mammillaria-Parkinsonii notes
Grows fast with ample sun and frequent up-potting as needed to accommodate growth.