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Mammillaria bocasana (Mammillaria bocasana)

Mammillaria bocasana is a small, globular cactus native to Mexico, characterized by a dense covering of white woolly hairs and small, attractive flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, direct sunlight.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Soil

Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix with good aeration.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is 18-24°C.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, direct sunlight.

Can tolerate some partial shade.

Water

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix with good aeration.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is 18-24°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures in dormancy.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer during the growing season.

Do not fertilize in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

5-15 cm

Spread

10-20 cm

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Type

Absent

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCactaceae
  • genusMammillaria
  • speciesMammillaria bocasana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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