Mammillaria sphacelata var. viperina
8.00€
Art. 52952
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Size:
Pot: 10 cm.
Family:
Cactaceae
Origin:
Mexico
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Description:
The name of this species derives from latin and means “that seems burnt”, probably referring to the brown spines that characterizes it.
It presents thin cylindrical stems that maintain contained dimensions up to 20 cm of height, since it tends to expand horizontally in extended cushions made of multiple heads.
The tuberculate body is completely covered by thin and thick brownish spines which contrast nicely with the white of the rounded areolas.
Between spring and summer, pretty little flowers bloom bright fuchsia petals with a yellow center, which crown the apex of the stems with lively and showy notes.
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We need 2-3 business days to prepare your plants. As soon as we have shipped your order, you will receive an email with the data to track the shipment. Delivery times with express courier are 24/48 hours, for the islands - an extra day is expected.
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We need 2-3 business days to prepare your plants. As soon as we have shipped your order, you will receive an email with the data to track the shipment. Delivery times with express courier are 24/48 hours, for the islands - an extra day is expected.
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Plant care:
It likes an exposure to full sun in rather airy locations.
It is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures and never below 5 °C, for this reason it is recommended to shelter it during the winter period.
Water moderately but only when the soil is completely dry. It is enough to water it once a week in spring and summer, reduce watering to once every two months in autumn, and to suspend it completely in winter.
The best soil is a well-draining one, even better if further enriched with inert materials such as pumice, sand or lapilli.
They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.
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