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1Mammillaria spinosissima Lem.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Mammillaria1
- Native distribution
- Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
5 synonyms
- Mammillaria flava Otto & A.Dietr.
- Mammillaria pitcayensis Bravo
- Mammillaria spinosissima Salm-Dyck
- Mammillaria spinosissima typica Gürke
- Mammillaria spinosissima genuina Gürke
Mammillaria spinosissima, also known as the spiny pincushion cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, endemic to the central Mexican states of Guerrero and Morelos, where they grow at elevations of approximately 1,600 to 1,900 metres. The species was described in 1838 by James Forbes, gardener of the Duke of Bedford. Botanist David Hunt collected a specimen in 1971, when he located one near Sierra de Tepoztlan, Mexico.
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Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Mammillaria spinosissima · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q290002 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Mammillaria spinosissima pm.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Mammillaria spinosissima · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Mammillaria spinosissima · 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 it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
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Mammillaria tip: Keep it dry and cool (5–10 °C) in winter and it rewards you with a ring of spring flowers.
Mammillaria spinosissima – what to know
Mammillaria spinosissima – family: Cactaceae, genus: Mammillaria. Native range: Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: 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 spinosissima?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Mammillaria spinosissima need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Mammillaria spinosissima get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Mammillaria spinosissima toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Mammillaria spinosissima 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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Average watering interval
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Mammillaria spinosissima (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q290002 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Mammillaria spinosissima pm.jpg (CC BY 3.0) · Wikipedia – Mammillaria spinosissima (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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