Crested Mammillaria geminispina
CactaceaeCrested Mammillaria geminispina · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a globular cactus with tubercles and radial spines. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Mammillaria geminispina crestada
Known in botany as Mammillaria geminispina crestada, this cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family and comes from mainly Mexico. It stands out for body covered in mamillae (tubercles) instead of ribs, a peculiarity that has fascinated botanists and enthusiasts for generations.
Every specimen of Mammillaria geminispina crestada from Succulentae is grown outdoors in our Almería nursery, exposed to desert sun and controlled mineral watering. That's why you receive a robust plant, with marked natural color and hardened against sun and drought.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Mammillaria geminispina crestada | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | mainly Mexico | |
| Natural habitat | arid and semi-arid zones | |
| Adult size | 3-30 cm | |
| Flowering | crown of small pink, red or white flowers | |
| Propagation | offset or seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
It is the largest genus in the Cactaceae family with over 200 species. Its flowers form a perfect crown around the apex, which has earned several species the name "bishop's crown".
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Sparse; let it dry out well and suspend in winter
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C; tolerates 0 °C when dry
