Mammillaria

Mammillaria bombycina v. flavispina is a selected form that differs from the standard Mammillaria bombycina for its evenly creamy-yellow or yellow hooked central spines, (tips never dark reddish-brown).

Self-fertile plant. Produces flowers in succession over a long period. The red, edible berries are produced in abundance without the need for fertilization. Easy to grow.

White wolly round stems with pink flowers.

Mammillaria woodsii, white stem with small tubercles, each adorned with white radial spines and brown-black centrals, set in thick wool. Flowers form a reddish-purple crown in spring and summer. Beautiful!

Dwarf form of ARIZONA SNOWCAP

Mammillaria meridiorosei is one of the larger flowered Mammillarias. Blooms are purple or fuchsia red. It is quite similar if not the same as Mammillaria wrightii var. wilcoxii.

Mammilloydia candida called 'Snowball' is a choice cactus with a so dense snowy white, spination, that its body appears hidden by spines. Mammilloydia are clearly related to the genus Mammillaria, but it is usually recognized as a segregate genera.

Mammillaria camptotricha (Dolichothele camptotricha) - Flat clusters of small stems with elongated tubercles and slender, twisted spines that envelop the body (hence "Bird’s Nest Cactus"). This variety has spines in dull cream to brown tones. 

Charming variegated form with yellow-cream tubercle bases. The variegation peaks under filtered light, while harsh sun encourages reversion to green. A fascinating dance between color and light exposure.

Mammillaria conspicua, can be distinguished from the other forms of the Mammillaria haageana complex because it is often solitary and has larger stems up to 10-11 cm in diameter. Each head is surrounded by a full ring of magenta pink star-like flowers.

Mammillaria oteroi clusters freely and the offsets detach readily. It has some of the roundest fruits among mammillarias. The fruits are globose, 7-8 mm long, bright red. Flowers are pale yellowish green with muddy cerise midstripe.

It alternates seasonal growth phases with tubercles without spines (f. inermis) with others with long spines. Odd and original.

Hooked central spines all twisted counterclockwise create a distinctive spiral pattern. The real showstopper? Exceptionally large flowers in deep pink-magenta that dazzle against the spiny armor. Truly one of nature's most remarkable creations!

Creamy-white spines and flowers.

Mammillaria perezdelarosae ssp. andersoniana is a marvellous tiny cactus distinguishable from the standard species for its smaller size, slower growth and straight central spines (not hooked). It is believed to be one of the most beautiful Mammillaria.

Pretty with long twisted yellow spines, magnificent!

Long whispy curly spines.

Mammillaria mix, various forms in assortment. Variable and beautiful specimens.

Pretty with long yellowish spines.

Mammillaria polyedra is a low growing cactus, solitary at first, later branching to form colonies or cushions. Flower pink or reddish.

Mammillaria microhelia is a small cactus. Radial spines yellow arranged like the rays of the sun, dark brown to black central spines. Flowers yellowish-green to purplish in spring.

Selected form with very long yellow spines, pink flowers, very beautiful species!

Areoles with dense white wool, axils with very dense white wool and numerous long white bristles. Spines heavy orange-yellow to reddish. Seldom seen in cultivation. Very nice.

Mammillaria chionocephala is an attractive globose pincushion cactus with white to rose-red flowers, in a circle near the summit.

Long twisted cream colored spines form an intricate nest-like pattern on top.

Small short cylindrical body, thicker dark and hooked central spine, large pink flower. Grows together with Mammillaria craigii, Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum, Ipomea arborescens, Acacia farnesiana, Populus fremontii and Agave shrevei.

Mammillaria perezdelarosae ssp. andersoniana is a marvellous tiny cactus distinguishable from the standard species for its smaller size, slower growth and straight central spines (not hooked). It is believed to be one of the most beautiful Mammillaria.

Soft whitish spines, rather big yellow flowers, lemon scented! Grows toghether with Pilosocereus palmeri, Mammillaria candida, Echinocereus blanckii and Ritterocereus pruinosus.

Light green, waxy stem up to 30 cm tall and 5–6 cm wide. Features short pyramidal tubercles, 8–12 yellowish-white radial spines with brown tips, and 1–3 straight central spines. Produces purplish-red, funnel-shaped flowers near the apex.

Petite plant with substantial flesh-colored tuberous root. Delicate feather-like spines cloaked in silky down. An exquisite rarity, prized by collectors for its unusual fuzzy texture and ethereal appearance.

Mammillaria schiedeana var. plumosa is a white spined form with soft, woolly interwoven spination. Stem flattened, soft-fleshed with a thick root. Flowers cream-coloured followed by red fruits in late summer.

Mammillaria albiflora (syn. M. herrerae v. albiflora): a tiny miniatute wonder with white interwoven spines. Globular stem with thick tap-root. Breathtakingly large pure white or soft pink flowers create dramatic beauty. Exceptionally charming!

Golden-red hooked spines and massive purple blooms crown this Mammillaria, widely regarded as one with the largest and most stunning iflowers n the genus. A true showstopper!

Tight white spines, deep pink flower.

The long, entwining ivory spines form a mat through which the small bell-shaped greenish-white flowers arrive from spring to late autumn.

Collector's Jewel - Compact solitary globe with showy blooms (2" dia) in rose-violet to deep-red. 30+ white-yellow radials and 1+ reddish-brown centrals (occasionally absent). Slow-growing, with mature specimens being exceptionally scarce in cultivation.

Miniature species showing spiral-arranged tubercles and white feather-like spines. Distinctive pink blooms with magenta striping. Exceptionally slow-growing, a collector's dream.

Dwarf species covered in whitish spines, pretty flowers in early spring, white with a broad pinkish midstripe. Flower on tiny plants, 2-3 cm in diameter.

Long white straight central spines, very beautiful! Yellow flowers with red midstripe.

Cylindrical, greyish-green stems. In summer, beautiful, large flowers appear, which take on different shades of pink, from lighter to darker. Forms soon large clusters.

It notable for its symmetry and spine formation with white-wooll. Viole , purplish-red or deep pink blossoms, and carmine-red fruit.

Highly branching form, quickly forms tufts of pure white bodies. Very beautiful. Seed grown.

White radial spines, brownish central spines, and white wool between the tubercles. Flowers are purplish and up to 12 mm long.

Compact, flattened stem, either solitary or branching over time, covered in numerous small, tightly clustered tubercles. Radial spines are short and white, while central spines are brick red. Truly stunning!

A dwarf variety featuring a stem that starts solitary but can branch over time. It has short, hooked spines in a rich brick-red hue. Truly stunning!

Pocket-sized wonder: compact spheres with silvery pectinate spines cling tightly. Fluorescent pink flowers larger than the cactus. Fleshy tap-root. Slow growth, a collector's trophy.

Mexican miniature with globose stems and sun-like areoles, sporting chalk-white pectinate spines that radiate tightly. Neon-yellow blooms in spring pop against the spines. Slow growing with a thick taproot – a collector’s jewel.

Globular cactus solitary when young, forming impressive mounds with age. A perfect ring of magenta flowers with darker veins, crowning the plant like a living diadem in summer.