This Mammillaria is some of the first cactis that I grew. It looks cute and its spine is not sharp. Besides, it can flower easily if it is in proper temperature and you give enough light and fertilizer. So it's good to start to learn Mammillaria with Power Puff cactus
Scientific Name: Mammillaria bocasana PoselgerFrost Tolerance: Hardy to 10° F (-12°C), some reports give it hardy only to 28° F (-2°C)
Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade in summer in Phoenix, full sun elsewhere
Origin: Central Mexico (San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas, Queretaro states)
Growth Habits: Clumping, spherical, blue-green cactus with hairy spines, 2.5 inches in diameter (6 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water in summer, but prone to rot if overwatered.
Propagation: Division, seeds
Source: deserts-tropical.com
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