How to tend a Mammillaria herrerae

Also known as: Neomammillaria herrerae (Werderm.) Y.Itô, Chilita herrerae (Werderm.) Buxb., Escobariopsis herrerae (Werderm.) Doweld

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce watering when in summer dormancy

Sunlight

Likes light, a short period of dormancy in summer, put in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove dead and rotten part timely

About this plant

Origin
Mexico
Category
Cactaceae, Mammillaria
Size
Diameter ≥ 5 cm, height ≥ 5 cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, sometimes flowers, pink flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green, covered by soft white spines
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