• Mammillaria melanocentra
  • Mammillaria melanocentra
  • Mammillaria melanocentra
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Mammillaria melanocentra

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The Mammillaria melanocentra that is native to northern Mexico. It has a short blue/green cylindrical body and has large pyramid tubercles and wooly axils. From the tip of each tubercles is an areole which produces one central spine and six to nine radical spines that are black but fade to grey leaving only the tips black. This cacti can grow up to 16cm high and 15cm in diameter. It can produce pink flowers in summer in a crown on the top of the plant. 

RATING- Easy

LOVES- Well draining, porous soil. Lots of bright light.

HATES- Water-logged soil.

Pot diameter 10.5cm

More information and care recommendations are below.
    Overview

    The Mammillaria melanocentra that is native to northern Mexico. It has a short blue/green cylindrical body and has large pyramid tubercles and wooly axils. From the tip of each tubercles is an areole which produces one central spine and six to nine radical spines that are black but fade to grey leaving only the tips black. This cacti can grow up to 16cm high and 15cm in diameter. It can produce pink flowers in summer in a crown on the top of the plant.
    Quick Care Guide

    Care Difficulty: Super easy to care for, brilliant plant for beginners as they don't require much care.

    Light requirements: Warm bright sunny spot, with some direct sunlight being ideal. A south facing windowsill is ideal.

    Watering: Water thoroughly from the bottom but allow this plant to dry out completely between waterings. Drought tolerant, its best to underwater then to overwater. Reduce watering in winter. Sensitive to cold temperatures.

    Humidity: Does not need any extra humidity.

    Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets

    Feeding: Enjoys being fed during Spring- Summer growth period. Always follow the instructions on your feed of choice. A cactus feed is best.

    Repotting: Repot around once a year -check to see if the roots are coming out the bottom of the pot. This will increase the size and spread of the plant.

    Mammillaria melanocentra
    Mammillaria melanocentra
    Mammillaria melanocentra

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