Mammillaria Bombycina

Mammillaria Bombycina, commonly known as silken pincushion, is a perennial member of the Cactaceae family. It has spherical or columnar stems with visible tubercles and usually grows in clusters. It is covered with glassy white radial spines and longer brown central spines. This plant produces pink tunnel-shaped flowers and white berries.

Datasheet

Common Name	Silken Pincushion
Botanical name	Mammillaria Bombycina
Family	Cactaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	–
Basic Colour	pink – white
Height	50 – 90 cm
Habitat	Grasslands, rocky lands
Altitude	1900 – 2600 m
Bloom Time	May -> July
Plant Type	Cactus, Succulent, Ornamental
Fruit Type	Berry
different tolerances	Hardy
Used Parts	Whole plant
Plant Uses	Ornamental
Active substances	No active substances known
USDA Zone	9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4)
Sun Exposure	Sun
Soil pH	Neutral
Soil Moisture	Dry
Soil Type	Stony, Sandy, Peaty
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows
Germination	tell us
Pests/ Diseases	Aphids, red spider

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