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Mexican Pincushion Cactus

Mammillaria magnimamma · Succulent

Hardiness
None Not rated by RHS (to None)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
15–30 cm × 50–100 cm
Soil
well-drained
Flowering
April–May
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
🌱 Sow
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Root rot: Ensure sharp drainage in the potting mix and keep completely dry during winter.

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

Glasshouse red spider mite: Increase humidity slightly and spray with a suitable miticide or horticultural oil.

Glasshouse whitefly: Use yellow sticky traps and apply insecticidal soap or systemic controls if severe.

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