Xerophyte

Central Spines

4-5, sometimes as many as 8, the lowest one hooked and to 15-55 mm long, remainders shorter, strong, straight ,needle-like, yellowish brown to pale brown.

Seeds

Brown.

Description

Mammillaria magnificaSN|30361]]SN|30361]] is a fine but poorly known taxon that form clumps of tall column bristling with yellowish brown, hooked central spines. It is a rapidly growing, clumping species but often distinctly tatty or tired-looking in cultivation. However the plant will reward the skilled growers with ring of fine rose-purple flowers circling the crown of the plant. There are several forms known, some with gold spines, some with red to black spines. The large stem will grow towards the sun, changing direction in just a few weeks if the plant is turned.

Note

The specific epithet magnifica means (lat. Magnificus) gorgeous.

Tubercles

Pyramidal or conical, with latex, axils with white wool and bristles.

Flowers

Purplish red or pinkish red circling the crown of the plant, to 17-20 mm long, 11-15 mm in diameter.Fruits; Club shaped, pink with green tips, 5-22 mm long.

Stem

cylindrical, to 40 cm tall, 5-9 cm in diameter.

Radial Spines

18-24, straight, glassy white or yellowish, 3-8 mm long.