Mammillaria spinosissima "rubrispina"
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Description: Columnar plants, usually solitary but
they can form pups on
old plants. M. spinosissima is very variable due to its wide area of
origin in Mexico. The color of the spines vary from red or rust to
white. The “rubrispina” selection forms nice clumps of columns, densely spined with bright coppery red spines. Stem: Cylindrical, dark blue-green, rarely exceeding 30 cm in height, 6 - 7 (10 cm) cm in diameter. Without latex. Parastichy: 13 - 21 Tubercle: Ovate conical, four-sided basally. Axil: Slightly woolly. Radial spine: 20 - 25, white, bristle-like, 4 - 6 mm long. Central spine: 12 - 15, copper-red, stronger than the radials and thicker at the base, straight, 10 - 12 mm long. Flower: Vivid purple/ red to deep pink, 12 mm long and in diameter, encircling the columnar stems. Blooming season (Europe): Late winter and spring, Fruit: Purplish red or greenish. Seed: Brown. Taxonomy notes:
The flowers are purple-pink on all subspecies Point of interest: The Mammillaria
spinosissima “rubrispina” also known as the "Red-headed
Irishman" has very attractive copper/red coloured spines and is one
of the most beautiful Mammillarias. Propagation: Seeds or offsets.
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| Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family) |
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Common Names include: Red Headed Irishman Origin: Garden origin (Nursery produced selection) Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2. Bibliography: |
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