Mammillaria solisioidesBackeb .
Golf Ball , Golf Ball Cactus , Golf ’s Ball Cactus
Chilita herrerae , Escobariopsis herrerae , Neomammillaria herrerae
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folk : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeSubtribe : CactinaeGenus : Epithelantha
Mammillaria herreraeis aboriginal toMexico(a very minor field in Queretaro ) .
Mammillaria herreraeis a cute , smallcactuswith globose or slightly elongate stems cover with cluster of white spines . The stems can grow solitary or produce offsets that burgeon forth around the bag , reaching a height of 3.2 inch ( 8 cm ) and a diam of 1.4 inches ( 3.5 centimeter ) . The tubercle are cylindric , closely sic , and slant with an areole that bears 100 or more bristly radial spines .
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The sporty flower are diurnal , pale pink to cherry - violet , and seem in spring . They can progress to a length of 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) and are nearly equal in diameter . The plant starts to get flowers when it is 5 to 7 years old , and the root are at least 1.2 inches ( 3 centimeter ) in diameter . The fruits are ball-shaped , off-white , and contain black seeds .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
To encourage better inflorescence , allow the plants to savor a cool down period in the winter and suspendwatering . Unlike many other cacti , which use their ribs as warehousing devices , Mammillariafeature raised tubercle from which spines go forth . When you water , the tubercles expand to allow for increase water storage . The flowers emerge from the axil of these tuberosity on the old year ’s growth , which accounts for their interesting halo effect . The cactus must n’t be expose to prolong moistness and sit down piddle . Never get your cactus model in a dish of water supply . Lastly , fertilizeduring the growing season for the best results .
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Repot as needed , preferably during the quick time of year . To repotMammillaria , ensure thesoilis dry before repotting , then softly remove the pot . Knock away the old soil from the roots , removing any rotted or numb roots . deal any cuts with a fungicide . come in the plant in its fresh pot and backfill it with pot soil , spreading the root as you repot . entrust the plant ironic for a workweek or so , then set out to water lightly to reduce the risk of root decomposition .
find out more atHow to maturate and Care for Mammillaria .
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