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1Mammillaria mammillaris (L.) H.Karst.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Mammillaria1
- Native distribution
- Colombia, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuelan Antilles, Venezuela, Windward Is., Enciso | Piedecuesta, Global, Brazil, Santanderuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Cactis mammillaris L.
- Cactus conicus (Haw.) Kuntze
- Cactus mammillaris L.
- Cactus mammillaris glaber DC.
- Cactus mammillaris lanuginosus DC.
- Cactus mammillaris prolifer Aiton
- Cactus microthele Spreng.
- Cactus obvallatus (Otto) Kuntze
- Cactus parvimamma (Haw.) Kuntze
- Cactus prolifer Willd.
- Cactus prolifer Willd. ex Pfeiff.
- Mammillaria caracassana Otto
- Mammillaria caracassana Otto ex Salm-Dyck
- Mammillaria conica Haw.
- Mammillaria fuliginosa Salm-Dyck
- Mammillaria grandiflora Scheidw.
- Mammillaria grandiflora Scheidw. ex C.F.Först.
- Mammillaria micracantha Monv.
- Mammillaria micracantha Monv. ex Salm-Dyck
- Mammillaria micrantha C.F.Först. & Rümpler
- Mammillaria obvallata Otto
- Mammillaria parvimamma Haw.
- Mammillaria pseudosimplex W.Haage & Backeb.
- Mammillaria simplex Haw.
- Mammillaria simplex albidispina Backeb.
- Mammillaria simplex flavescens K.Schum.
- Mammillaria simplex parvimamma (Haw.) Lem.
- Mammillaria zuccariniana C.F.Först.
- Neomammillaria mammillaris (L.) Britton & Rose
- Neomammillaria parvimamma (Haw.) Y.Itô
Mammillaria mammilllaris, common name woolly nipple cactus, is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is the type species of the genus Mammillaria. It has been described by Carolus Linnaeus as Cactus mammillaris in 1753. The specific epithet mammillaris comes from the Latin mammilla, meaning nipple, with reference to the characteristic tubercles.
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Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Mammillaria mammillaris · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Línea base de especies en términos de su vocación de conservación y uso s) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1888306 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Mammillaria mammillaris.jpg · CC BY 2.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Mammillaria mammillaris · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Mammillaria mammillaris · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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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.
Mammillaria mammillaris – what to know
Mammillaria mammillaris – family: Cactaceae, genus: Mammillaria. Native range: Colombia, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuelan Antilles, Venezuela, Windward Is., Enciso | Piedecuesta, Global, Brazil, Santander. General care guidelines for the genus Mammillaria (no species-specific data yet): light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Mammillaria mammillaris?
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 mammillaris 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 mammillaris 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 mammillaris toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Mammillaria mammillaris flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: Typical flowering time: February, March, April, May.
What members’ data shows
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Mammillaria mammillaris (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1888306 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Mammillaria mammillaris.jpg (CC BY 2.0) · Wikipedia – Mammillaria mammillaris (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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