Mammillaria plumosaF.A.C. Weber
Feather Cactus
Ebnerella plumosa , Escobariopsis plumosa , Neomammillaria plumosa
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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeSubtribe : CactinaeGenus : Mammillaria
Mammillaria plumosais aboriginal to northeasternMexico .
Mammillaria plumosais a clustering cactus that forms a mound of globose stems cover in soft white pricker . It can produce up to 5 inch ( 12.5 curium ) tall and up to 16 inch ( 40 cm ) in diameter , and the individual stem can attain up to 2.8 column inch ( 7 cm ) in diam .
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The heyday are creamy - white , light-green - chickenhearted , or dull pink . They have a angelical aroma and come out in previous summertime .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
To encourage better flowering , let the plant to delight a cooling time period in the wintertime and suspendwatering . Unlike many other cactus , which use their rib as depot devices , Mammillariafeature raised tubercles , from which spines emerge . When you irrigate , the tubercles will spread out to allow for increased water storage . The flowers emerge from the axils of these tubercles on the old yr ’s growth , which accounts for their interesting aureole effect . The cactus must n’t be exposed to prolonged dampness and sit piss . Never let your cactus posture in a dish of pee . Lastly , make trusted tofertilizeduring the farm season for the best results .
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Repot as needed , preferably during the quick season . To repotMammillaria , check that thesoilis dry before repotting , then mildly polish off the peck . Knock away the old grease from the roots , make certain to remove any rotted or drained root in the process . Treat any cuts with a fungicide . send the plant in its raw pot and backfill with potting soil , spreading the roots out as you repot . Leave the plant dry for a week or so , then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of antecedent rot .
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