Mammillaria longimammaDC .
Finger Cactus , Finger Mound , Long Nipple Cactus , Nipple Cactus , Pineapple Cactus
Cactus longimamma , Dolichothele longimamma , Mammillaria gigantothele , Mammillaria hexacentra , Mammillaria laeta , Mammillaria longimammavar.longimamma , Neomammillaria longimamma
A solitary plant in full bloom. In habitat, San Martín, Querétaro, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byAlvaro Rojas. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
menage : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeSubtribe : CactinaeGenus : Mammillaria
The specific name " longimamma(lon - jee - MAM - muh ) " means " long breast " and refers to the tubercle of this mintage .
Mammillaria longimammais native toMexico . It grows on limestone or volcanic soils under modest shrubs and sparse vegetation in Guanajuato , Hidalgo , and Querétaro at EL between 3,300 and 7,900 foot ( 1,000 and 2,400 m ) .
A solitary plant. In habitat, Juárez, Hidalgo, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byMa. Eugenia Mendiola González. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Mammillaria longimammais a small cactus with green stems deal with tenacious , finger - liketuberclestipped with short , blanched wool and a clustering of spines . It grow either nongregarious or in a dull clustering . The stems are globose and can reach up to 4.8 inch ( 12 cm ) in diam . Each areole carry 8 to 10 radiate spikelet and normally one fundamental spine . The stellate spines are yellow - white or brown and can grow up to 0.8 inch ( 2 atomic number 96 ) long , while the central thorn is similar to the radial spines and can arise up to 1 inch ( 2.5 centimetre ) long .
This cactus blooms profusely with large , lustrous yellow efflorescence from late leaping to early summer . The flowers are funnel - shaped and can reach out up to 2.4 inches ( 6 cm ) in length and nearly adequate in diam . Fruits are club - shaped and yellow - park .
Light : imbed this cactus in an area of your garden that receive 4 hours of direct sunlight daily . If farm M. longimamma indoors , rate it near the brightest window in your home or part to ensure your cactus gets enough light . Place the wad on the balcony or in the garden for extra light from spring to fall if potential .
A pot with numerous stems in bloom. In cultivation, Lecce, Italy. Photo by Antonio Leone. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : M. longimammarequires a territory mix that provides ancestor aeration and honest drain , whether originate alfresco or indoors . Use a commercial-grade cactus potting mix , orcreate your own .
Temperature : This cactus is warmth broad but not a moth-eaten - stalwart plant life . M. longimammacan withstand temperatures as low as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° atomic number 9 ( -3.9 to 10 ° century ) .
tearing : From saltation to descend , water system deeply and await for the soil to dry out before water again . Never let the potty sit in urine . Suspendwateringin the wintertime .
A clump of numerous stems and flowers in various stages of opening. In habitat, El Patol, Querétaro, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byAlvaro Rojas. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Fertilizing : M. longimammacan benefit fromfertilizingduring the growing season . Apply a water - soluble fertiliser for cacti and other succulents . Suspend feeding during the winter when the plant go abeyant .
Repotting : Repot every two or three years into a slightly larger grass . The unspoilt time to repot yourM. longimammais tardy wintertime or early spring , but the repotting process can be done almost any time of the year .
Propagation : There are two light ways to propagateM. longimamma : by seeds or by dividing offset . The proficient clip to get rid of offset is in leaping and summer . Sow the ejaculate in late natural spring or summer .
find out more atHow to develop and Care for Mammillaria .
M. longimammais regard non - toxic to both mankind and pets .
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