Mammillaria Mystax

Mammillaria Mystax Care

Mammillaria Mystax

What is the plant

Mammillaria mystax is a species of cactus in the subfamily Cactoideae. It is endemic to the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Oaxaca and central Puebla. Mammillaria mystax is a single stemmed cactus which with age can offset to form loose clumps.The species is common in cultivation and produces a profusion of rose coloured flowers in a ring around the crown of the stem.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

9a - 10b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Mammillaria Mystax should be watered only when its soil is dry to the touch. It's better to give this cactus too little water rather than too much – being drought-resistant, Mammillaria Mystax does well with little water, but it is very susceptible to root rot caused by standing water.
Fertilizer
Apply a water-soluble fertilizer for cacti and other succulents
Sunlight
Plant this cactus in an area of your garden that receives 4 hours of direct sunlight a day.

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Soil
Soil: M. mystax requires a soil mix that provides root aeration and good drainage, whether grown outdoors or indoors. Use commercial cactus potting mixes or create your own potting mix.
Temperature
20 to 50 °F (-6.7 to 10 °C)
Additional
M. mystax is considered non-toxic to both humans and pets.