Mammillaria Wrightii

Mammillaria Wrightii Care

Mammillaria Wrightii

Other names: Wright's Fishhook Cactus, Wright's Pincushion Cactus, Wright's Prickly-pear

What is the plant

Mammillaria wrightii Engelm. Plants usually unbranched. Roots: upper portion of primary root somewhat thickened and succulent proximally, otherwise fibrous. Stems flat-topped or spheric, 4-8 × 4-8 cm, ± flaccid; tubercles 6-24 mm; axils appearing naked; cortex and pith mucilaginous; latex absent.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

14°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
From spring to fall, water deeply and wait for the soil to dry out before watering again. Never let the pots sit in water. Suspend
Fertilizer
during the growing season. The fertilizer will help them to thrive and bloom. Apply a water-soluble fertilizer for cacti and other succulents. A houseplant fertilizer higher in phosphorus than nitrogen, such as a 5-10-5 solution, can also be used. Suspend feeding during the winter when
Sunlight
Mammillarias appreciate intense light, but many species dislike direct summer sun for too long. Plant them in an area of your garden that receives 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. If you are growing your

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Soil
Mammillarias require a soil mix that provides root aeration and good drainage, whether grown outdoors or indoors. Use commercial cactus potting mixes or grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite.
Temperature
Mammillarias are heat tolerant, but they are not cold-hardy plants. They thrive with temperatures between 70 and 80 °F (21 and 27 °C). In the winter, when
Container
Choose a pot with drainage holes that is 10 % wider than the plant. You can grow a