Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Mammillaria

Species:

Mammillaria lasiacantha

USDA Symbol:

MALA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Native to arid regions, prefers rocky substrates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (70-80°F) with light exposure. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI