Xerophyte

Description

This cultivar at first glimpse looks like a larger Mammillaria gracilis cv. Arizona SnowcapSN|9167]]SN|25786]]but with coloured spines ans bright pin flowers.It is characterised by densely packed separate clusters of spines. It looks so different to the wild species that it isn’t easy to realise that they are related. It offsets generously from sides and upper part of plant, which gives it a snowball appearance. Mature group can reach 12-20cm in diameter and up to 10 cm in height.

Flowers

Small, about 12 mm long and in diameter, bright pink in early spring.

Spines

Short, white, cream and oranghis, thick and more densely packaged than its close relative, Mammillaria gracilisSN|25786]]SN|9167]].

Stem

Dark green almost concealed by the spines. Shortly cylindrical, to 8 cm long, 2 - 4 cm in diameter and branching profusely by sides, the offsets easily detaches.