Xerophyte

Central Spines

There are no central spines.

Seeds

Black.

Description

Mammillaria carmenaeSN|29904]]SN|20921]] is a small solitary or clustering cactus with globose stems, the areoles with about 100 cream radial spines; white or pink-tinged flowers 1cm in length are borne towards the apex of each stem in spring and summer.

Axils

Woolly and bristly.

Tubercles

Conical.

Flowers

Diurnal, (usually) creamy white to pink or pale pink with pink tinged midribs, up to 11 mm long.

Blooming Season

Plants blooms at the same time in late winter-early spring, and are very generous with their flowers.

Crested Growth

The beautiful and very rare crested form (Mammillaria carmenae f. cristataSN|20921]]SN|29904]]) is sought after by specialized collectors and impassioned for its unique tufted appearance. It forms fan-shaped stems densely covered by fine yellow spines.

Stem

Fan shaped 3-5 cm in width, green.Without latex.

Radial Spines

More than 100, soft, fine, flexible, star-like, white or pale yellow (or gold), up to 5 mm long.

Fruits

Greenish.