Mammillaria sonorensis x30 Fresh Seeds
Mammillaria sonorensis
• x30 Fresh Seeds
Mammillaria sonorensis, an 'active' & 'ceremonial' cactus, is a globular cactus, solitary at first, later forming large mounds. The tubercles are keeled, firm, dull bluish-green with well-defined radial spines which are easily distinguishable from the centrals. It will reward the skilled growers with ring of deep pink flowers with darker midveins circling the crown of the plant.
The species occurs in rocky slopes, cliffs, foothills and barrancas. Usually in partial shade under thorn scrubs, in low dry forest and in pine-oak woodlands. The species is cultivated, but there is no significant collection of wild populations. There are no threats to this species.
The species is widespread and common in the mountains of Sonora, Sinaloa & Chihuahua, Mexico.
This member of the Cactaceae family was given this name for the occurrence in the Mexican state of Sonora.
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