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Mammillaria voburnensis (Mammillaria voburnensis)

Mammillaria voburnensis is a small, globular cactus native to Mexico, forming dense clusters of stems covered in hooked spines.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect sunlight. Protect from intense midday sun.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. A gritty, sandy composition is essential to prevent root rot.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season and cool, dry conditions in winter.

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer during the growing season. Do not fertilize in winter.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect sunlight. Protect from intense midday sun.

Water

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. A gritty, sandy composition is essential to prevent root rot.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season and cool, dry conditions in winter.

Ideal: 18-25°C (growing), 10-15°C (dormant)

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse, Outdoor

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

Indoor, Greenhouse, Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Type

Absent

Flower Size

0.8-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Cactus praelii (Muehlenpf.) Kuntze
Cactus viridis (Salm-Dyck) Kuntze
Cactus voburnensis (Scheer) Kuntze
Mammillaria eichlamii Quehl
Mammillaria inclinis Lem.
Mammillaria praelii Muehlenpf.
Mammillaria viridis Salm-Dyck
Neomammillaria eichlamii (Quehl) Britton & Rose
Neomammillaria praelii (Muehlenpf.) Britton & Rose
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCactaceae
  • genusMammillaria
  • speciesMammillaria voburnensis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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