Mammillaria Voburnensis

Family

cactaceae

Native

Guatemala

Description

Mammillaria Voburnensis subsp. eichlamii are relatively solitary cactus, up to 10 inches tall (25 cm) with sparse white spines. Unlike Mammillaria Voburnensis , it is not clumpy & has pale green mounds instead of browinsh.

Environment

It appreciates strong light, but many species dislike more than four hours of direct summer sunlight. Allow the soil mix to become nearly dry between waterings, but then water thoroughly. Suspend watering in the winter, but mist occasionally.
During the growing season, fertilize with a cacti fertilizer mix.

Landscape Uses

It is used as an ornamental, It is an excellent plant for container growing. It always looks good and stays small.