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0Mammillaria carmenae Castañeda & Núñez
Mammillaria carmenae, the Isla Carmen pincushion cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae.
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Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Mammillaria carmenae · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q310090 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Mammillaria carmenae c-1281 - 01A.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Mammillaria carmenae · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Mammillaria carmenae · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlowgeneral genus data
Lightfull sungeneral genus data
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °Cgeneral genus dataNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Mammillaria tip: Keep it dry and cool (5–10 °C) in winter and it rewards you with a ring of spring flowers.
Cultivars of Mammillaria carmenae
Mammillaria carmenae – what to know
Mammillaria carmenae – family: Cactaceae, genus: Mammillaria. Native range: Mexico (Tamaulipas), Global. General care guidelines for the genus Mammillaria (no species-specific data yet): light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Mammillaria species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Mammillaria carmenae?
According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Mammillaria carmenae need?
According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Mammillaria carmenae get?
According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Mammillaria carmenae toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Mammillaria carmenae flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: Typical flowering time: February, March, April, May.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Mammillaria carmenae (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q310090 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Mammillaria carmenae c-1281 - 01A.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Mammillaria carmenae (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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