Rainbow Pincushion (Mammillaria rhodantha)
Mammillaria rhodantha, the Rainbow Pincushion, is a small globular cactus from Mexico, noted for its vibrant pink to magenta flowers encircling the stem.
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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, typically composed of gritty materials like sand, perlite, and pumice.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature is 18-25°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers bright, direct sunlight.
Can tolerate some partial shade.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix, typically composed of gritty materials like sand, perlite, and pumice.
Ideal growing temperature is 18-25°C.
Can tolerate cooler temperatures in dormancy.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer during the growing season.
Do not fertilize in winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-0.2 m
Spread
0.2-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Type
Absent
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCactaceae
- genusMammillaria
- speciesMammillaria rhodantha
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.