Mammillaria carmenae Holiday_Gifts Hailing from Africa

Hailing from Africa

as it can scorch the leaves

Choose a soil with a medium or slightly acidic pH level

while its intriguing features captivate the hearts of plant enthusiasts

It is quite hardy and can take a light frost and in dry warm-temperate regions these succulents make very impressive out door ground covers

Mammillaria carmenae Holiday_Gifts Hailing from AfricaMammillaria carmenae is commonly known as Carmen pincushion cactus. Its natural habitat is Tamaulipas, Mexico. In its natural habitat it grows in pine forest in crevices in north facing rocks. It is a small solitary or clustering cactus with globose stems. The radial spines from the areoles are a cream color and in late winter early spring it blooms white or pink tinged flowers about 1cm in length. Cultivation and propagation: Its a relatively rapid