Mammillaria
The natural environment of this popular cactus, be from Mexico to Colombia. The mammilaria is globular cactus with typical round berries in variable layout. Thorns in different species differ in shape and color. Around the center of the head formed a rim of white, yellow, pink or red blossoms very close to one another. Some species fly multiple stems and form "cushions", others resemble combs. Circularly around the base of plants appear small suckers. , heat, fresh air and sunshine, and even those with many dense thorns want more sun than green and thornless. In winter they prefer a cool, bright, airy, dry location. Summer irrigate the mammilaria soft hot water from the base of. In winter let it dry. If you need, transplant it into soil for cacti special. Propagated by seeds or suckers.
Species
Mammilaria zeilmanniana: the finest kind, with dense white spines, thin cloth, dark pink flowers. Flowering in summer.
Mammilaria bocasana: with spines bent like hooks.
Mammilaria plumosa: covered by soft cloth, tenderly has thorns, booming winter, wants so much more heat.