OT005: Mammillaria heyderi v. meiacantha COLD HARDY CACTUS Yucca Minimal production of pups

Minimal production of pups

6" H x 6"W

Full sun or in the shade of other plants

deep maroon/burgundy pads with fuchsia pink flowers in late May/June

Fergusen thinks this is one of John Cipra's phaeacantha hybrids

OT005: Mammillaria heyderi v. meiacantha COLD HARDY CACTUS Yucca Minimal production of pupsThe little nipple cactus is the hardiest Mammillaria species from central New Mexico to the Colorado border. Our current offering is from Colfax County, NM. The picture of a plant in the wild (with red fruit) is the related species heyderi. Flat, single spherical plants with a crown of light pink flowers in May. Plants grow to 4 inches high and 6 inches in diameter. 3 year old plants sold in 2. 5 inch pot (pictured). Wonderful on a windowsill too!