Mammillaria winterae

Mammillaria winterae Care

Mammillaria winterae

What is the plant

Mammillaria winterae is a spherical cactus species that grows flatted to the ground with a solitary body attaining a large size (up to 30 cm in diameter) and is one of the largest Mammillaria.

Mammillaria winterae is a very distinctive plant with large, angled tubercles decorated by rings of pale greenish-yellow blooms. Grows mainly in the bushes in rocky habitats in the Sierra Madre Oriental. Near Monterrey it grows on low hills, with lots of limestone in the soil and subsoil rocks. Its flowers are quite large, yellowish white or greenish yellow in colour, up to 3 cm long and almost as wide. Inner perianth segments yellowish-white or greenish-white with sulphur yellow midveins, outer perianth segments brownish red with broad yellowish white margins. Mammillaria winterae is an easy to grow species, just as a classic cactus, don't requires any special treatment, that seems to enjoy, in cultivation, good root space, and well drained compost, though it is not a quick grower. It is a great plant for the cactus grower.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

8°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Mammillaria mamms are great cacti for beginners because even though they're desert dwellers in nature, they can handle a bit more water than many species, as long as their soil drains properly.
Pruning
Houseplants should typically be pruned at the beginning of the growing season, which is late winter or early spring for many varieties.
Fertilizer
An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during growth period is recommended.

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Sunlight
The East window is often considered the best window for houseplants as its cooler than the west window without the dangers of overheating. West windows received full sun for part of the day and bright light for the rest, great for flowering plants.
Soil
Use a potting mix, which makes it safer for plants because it doesn't contain pathogens such as fungus or other diseases.
Temperature
It is quite frost resistant if kept dry, hardy as low as -5°C (some reports give it hardy to -12°C). However, some warmth throughout the year will increase the grower's success (minimum 5° to 8°C during rest season).

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Container
Pot should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
Popularity
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