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Mammillaria spinosissima

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Mammillaria spinosissima is a species of flowering cactus endemic to the arid regions of central Mexico. First described by the botanist Ludwig Georg Karl Pfeiffer in 1836, the plant features cylindrical, deeply tubercled stems completely obscured by dense, reddish-brown spines. During the spring and summer, it produces a distinctive ring of small pink to purple flowers near the apex of the stem. This highly spined, visually distinct cactus is a common ornamental houseplant favored by collectors of desert flora.

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What is Mammillaria spinosissima?

Mammillaria spinosissima is a flowering cactus native to arid parts of central Mexico. Its cylindrical stems are covered in tubercles and dense reddish-brown spines.

Who described Mammillaria spinosissima?

Botanist Ludwig Georg Karl Pfeiffer first described the species in 1836. The plant's name refers to its notably spiny appearance.

What do the flowers of Mammillaria spinosissima look like?

The plant produces small flowers in a ring near the top of the stem, a pattern common in the Mammillaria genus. The flowers stand out against the dense reddish-brown spines.

How do you care for Mammillaria spinosissima?

Give it bright light, very fast-draining soil, and water only after the soil has dried. In winter, keep it cooler and much drier so the roots do not remain wet.

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