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Mammillaria bombycina

Mammillaria bombycina · Succulent

Hardiness
None Not rated by RHS (to None)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
10–80 cm × 10–50 cm
Soil
standard cactus compost
Flowering
March–August
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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F
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M
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D
🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Mealybugs: Isolate the plant and treat with a systemic insecticide or dab spots with alcohol-soaked cotton.

Root rot: Ensure well-draining compost and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Vine weevil: Check roots when potting and use a systemic insecticide if infestation is suspected.

Scale insects: Scrape off visible scales and apply an appropriate horticultural oil or insecticide.

Sunburn: Acclimatise gradually to bright light and avoid sudden exposure to intense midday sun.

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