Xerophyte

Central Spines

Absent.

Description

The standard Mammillaria compressaSN|11897]]SN|11897]] is a heavily clustering plant that form up to 1 m large cushions. It is among the most famous cacti for its easily clustering and easily flowering habit. The beautiful crested form develops huge brain-shaped hemispherical cushion. However there are several different crested clones, some of them very distinctive. (cf. Mammillaria compressaSN|11897]]SN|11897]] cv. Yokan) Older crested plant can get very large and are particularly priced.

Tubercles

Prominent, close set, firm, bluntly angled and keeled. The Axil bears white wool and bristles. With latex.

Flowers

Bell shaped, purplish pink to deep red, 1-1,5 cm in diameter.

Blooming Season

Winter, early spring.

Stem

Fan-shaped, bluish grey-green, up to 9 cm in width.

Radial Spines

4-6, unequal, chalky white with brownish tips, 20-70 mm long, some very short.

Fruits

Club shaped, red.