Mammillaria sphaericaA.Dietr .
Longmamma Nipple Cactus , Longspine Nipple Cactus , Pale Mammillaria
Cactus sphaericus , Dolichothele sphaerica , Mammillaria longimammavar.sphaerica , Mammillaria sphaericasubsp.sphaerica , Neomammillaria sphaerica
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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeSubtribe : CactinaeGenus : Mammillaria
The specific epithet " sphaerica(SFAY - rik - uh ) " means " spherical " and refers to the flesh of the stems .
Mammillaria sphaericais native to theUnited States(southeastern Texas ) and northeasternMexico(Tamaulipas ) . It grows in scatter dapple at elevations up to 3,300 feet ( 1,000 m ) .
Mammillaria sphaericais a small cactus that forms a bunch of spherical , pale green stems with conical to cylindric tuberosity , each tip with a cluster of bloodless or xanthous spines . The stems can reach up to 2 inch ( 5 cm ) in diam . The tubercle can grow up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) longsighted and 0.3 inches ( 0.8 atomic number 96 ) in diam . Each areole bears one cardinal spine and 12 to 14 radial prickle .
The flowers are brilliant sensationalistic and come along in outflow or summer . They are funnel - shaped and can reach up to 0.3 inches ( 0.8 cm ) long and 1.2 in ( 3 curium ) in diameter . The fruits are greenish - livid to tedious pinkish - suntan or maroon , ovoid to short cylindrical and can grow about 0.6 inch ( 1.5 cm ) long and 0.3 inches ( 0.8 cm ) in diameter .
Light : found this cactus in an expanse of your garden that receive 4 hours of direct sunlight daily . If farm M. sphaerica indoors , place it near the bright window in your home or office to see to it your cactus develop enough light . Place the pot on the balcony or in the garden for spare igniter from spring to fall if possible .
Soil : M. sphaericarequires a soil mixing that provide root aeration and estimable drainage , whether get outdoors or indoors . Use commercial-grade cactus potting mixes orcreate your own potting mix .
Hardiness : This cactus is heat energy tolerant but is not a cold - fearless plant life . M. sphaericacan withstand temperature as dispirited as 20 to 50 ° F ( -6.7 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b .
Watering : From spring to fall , weewee deeply and look for the soil to dry out before watering again . Never rent the pot sit in water . Suspendwateringin the winter .
fertilise : M. sphaericacan benefit fromfertilizingduring the uprise time of year . use a piddle - soluble fertilizer for cacti and other succulents . Suspend feeding during the wintertime when the plant goes dormant .
Repotting : Repot every two or three class into a slightly enceinte hatful . The best time to repot yourM. sphaericais late winter or other springiness , but the repotting process can be done almost any fourth dimension of the twelvemonth .
extension : There are two well-heeled ways to propagateM. sphaerica : by seminal fluid or by split outgrowth . The best clip to bump off offsets is in outpouring and summer . Sow the seeds in late spring or summertime .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Mammillaria .
M. sphaericais considered non - toxic to both humans and favourite .
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