Mammillaria theresae Caudiciform Takes regular succulent care

Takes regular succulent care

While technically a succulent this plant doesn't like drying out fully (but is forgiving of the occasional dry spell)

NOT grafted

Flowers are small

semi-cold hardy columnar cactus covered in brush like white spines

Mammillaria theresae Caudiciform Takes regular succulent careMammillaria theresae A rarely seen miniature species. It is a small clumping species with very attractive spines at the end of each tubercle. They look like little umbrellas. Plant stays low and spreads very slowly. Flowers are purple pink. Not difficult to grow, but is more fussy than a lot of Mammillarias and is a slow grower. In particular it is sensitive to overwatering, especially in the winter. Keep on the dry side an you should be ok. Protect