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The Old Lady Cactus

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Mammillaria hahniana
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The Old Lady Cactus
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Common Name: The Old Lady Cactus
Botanical Latin Name: Mammillaria hahniana
Alternate Common Names: The Old Lady Cactus: Cephalocereus Senilis, White Persian Cat Cactus, Old Man Cactus, Cotton Ball Cactus
Hardiness Zone: 9a
Color: Pink
We do not sell Live plants
We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.
Listing is for 5 Seeds
Mammillaria is a genus of spiny cacti native to the desert regions of Central America, particularly Mexico. Plants usually form clusters of spherical or columnar stems, and bear funnel-shaped flowers.

Known as the old lady cactus, Mammillaria hahniana forms globe-shaped stems covered in fine white spines and white down, from which a circle of pretty pink flowers appears in spring. It’s the perfect cactus for beginners and makes a fine addition to any cactus collection.

For best results grow Mammillaria hahniana in cactus compost in containers in full sun. Water from mid-spring to summer only, and feed once a month with a special cactus fertiliser. Like all cacti growing in a temperate climate, it’s best grown as a houseplant but containers may be moved to a sunny, sheltered patio in midsummer.

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