Xerophyte

Central Spines

There are no central spines.

Seeds

Black.

Description

Mammillaria carmenaeSN|20921]]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.

Tubercles

Conical. Axil

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.

Radial Spines

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

Fruits

Greenish.