Mammillaria rhodantha
Mammillaria rhodantha
- Native to:
- Mexico
H. Zell,H. Zell,Magnus Manske,Dguendel,Kauderwelsch,,Montgomery,Peter A. Mansfeld,Peter A. Mansfeld,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Golik,Frank Vincentz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Mammillaria
- Species:
- Mammillaria rhodantha
- USDA Symbol:
- MARH2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, magenta
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, avoid waterlogging
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions (70-80°F). Light may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI