https://youtu.be/PBqZys_Ys5w Mammillaria hahniana Mammillaria hahniana, commonly known as old lady pincushion or birthday cake cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. The plant forms a white hairy ball and has a fleshy globose stem with conical tubercles. It is covered with white hair-like bristles, 20 to 30 radial pectinate spines and 1 to 4 central short spines. This cactus produces a complete ring of reddish-pink flowers and a red fruit with brown seeds. Datasheet Common NameOld Lady Pincushion/ Birthday Cake Cactus Botanical nameMammillaria hahniana FamilyCactaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic ColourPink - RedHeight15 -> 20 cmHabitatSteep slopes, Mountains Altitude700 - 2200 mBloom TimeMay -> JunePlant TypeCactus, Succulent, Ornamental Fruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancesDrought tolerantUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesNo active substances knownUSDA Zone10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10)Sun Exposurefull sun, light shadeSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Sandy, StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, by division, Self sowsGerminationtell usPests/ DiseasesMealybugs, red spiders, nematodes Open Next Page To See More Photos. Mammillaria hahniana Mammillaria hahniana Mammillaria hahniana
