Mammillaria senilisLodd . ex Salm - Dyck
Cactus senilis , Cochemiea senilis , Mamillopsis senilis
category : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeSubtribe : CactinaeGenus : Mammillaria
A solitary stem in bloom. In cultivation, Pla d’Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. Derivative of a photo by Judit Sans Pujol. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The specific epithet " senilis(SEE - null - is ) " means " of or pertaining to old people ; of age , senile " and refers to the white spine that overcompensate the stems , which are reminiscent of the white fuzz of an old man .
Mammillaria senilisis native to Mexico . It happen in Chihuahua , Sinaloa , Durango , Zacatecas , Nayarit , and Jalisco .
Mammillaria senilisis a small , basally ramify cactus that forms aclumpof globose to cylindrical stems with conicaltuberclesand dense clusters of prospicient white acantha in the axil of each tubercle . Theaxilof the tubercle is densely filled with livid woollen and numerous hair’s-breadth - similar bristle . The bow can reach up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) in height and 4 inch ( 10 curium ) in diam . Eachareolebears 4 to 6 key backbone , the upper and humiliated one hooked , and 30 to 40 radial spines . They can grow up to 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) long .
A solitary stem with flowers in various stages of opening. In cultivation, Pla d’Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. Derivative of a photo by Judit Sans Pujol. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The horn - shaped heyday are usually orange - blood-red , sometimes jaundiced , pinkish , or near white , and appear in late wintertime and early bounce . They can reach up to 2.8 column inch ( 7 cm ) in distance and 2.4 inches ( 6 centimetre ) in diam . flowered tubes are minute , scaly , and up to 1.6 inches ( 4 centimetre ) long . The yield are silvery - crimson to greenish - whitened with smuggled seeds .
Light : Plant this cactus in an area of your garden that receive 4 hours of unmediated sunshine daily . If originate M. senilis indoors , put it near the brightest windowpane in your home or business office to ensure your cactus gets enough light . Place the flock on the balcony or in the garden for extra light from spring to fall if possible .
Soil : M. senilisrequires a soil mix that provides root aeration and skillful drain , whether grown outdoors or indoors . utilise a commercial-grade cactus potting mix , orcreate your own .
A large clump of stems. In habitat, Mezquitic, Jalisco, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byDaniel Graf. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Temperature : This cactus is heat tolerant but not a insensate - unfearing plant . M. seniliscan withstand temperatures as low-toned as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° cytosine ) .
lachrymation : From spring to fall , pee deep and wait for the soil to dry out before water again . Never let the pot pose in water . Suspendwateringin the wintertime .
Fertilizing : M. seniliscan benefit fromfertilizingduring the growing time of year . Apply a water - soluble fertilizer for cacti and other succulent . Suspend feeding during the winter when the plant goes dormant .
A small clump of stems in bloom. In habitat, San Isidro, Durango, Mexico. Photo byMichael Long. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Repotting : Repot every two or three years into a slimly large heap . The best time to repot yourM. senilisis late wintertime or early spring , but the repotting process can be done almost any time of the year .
Propagation : There are two easy way to propagateM. senilis : by seeds or by dividing offsets . The best time to absent offsets is in bound and summer . Sow the seed in tardy saltation or summertime .
hear more atHow to raise and Care for Mammillaria .
M. senilisis deal non - toxic to both humans and pets .
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