Mammillaria Rhodantha

Mammillaria Rhodantha Care

Mammillaria Rhodantha

What is the plant

Mammillaria rhodantha, the rainbow pincushion, is a plant in the cactus family and is one of 171 species in the genus Mammillaria which are characterized by having nipple-shaped tubercles or prominences on their surface. The rainbow pincushion is a small cactus usually ranging from 6 to 12 in (15–30 cm) in height. The cactus usually grows in small clumps or can be solitary. The stem is a short glabrous column that is covered with spikes. The entire plant body is covered with tubercles.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

14°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 12

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
“Rainbow Pincushion” tends to need a bit less water than other succulents. It's best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Do not water during Winter months.
Fertilizer
Feed every two to three weeks during spring and summer using a diluted solution of water-soluble fertilizer or a product formulated specifically for cactus and succulents.
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade.

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Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
Mammillaria rhodantha, the rainbow pincushion, is a plant in the cactus family (cactaceae) and is one of 171 species in the genus mammillaria which are characterized by having nipple-shaped tubercles.
Additional
Some reports suggest that duckweed plants are tolerant to environmental toxicity. Other studies, however, indicate that duckweed plants are as sensitive to toxicity as other aquatic species.