Mammillaria Grahamii- Fishhook Cactus- 20 Seed Pack!!
Description:
Mammillaria grahamii, Cactus family ( Cactaceae ), Fishhook Cactus. The Fishhook Cactus is also called Pincushion, Corkseed, Nipple, Graham's Nipple Cactus, or Fishhook Mammilaria.
Microcarpa is thought to be a variety or sub - species of grahamii.
Height: Up To About 6" Tall.
Flowers: Pink to lavender, about 1" wide; bloom April to August. Blossoms last for about five days.
Spines: Gray, dense in clusters. They are curved like a fish hook. Blooming Time: April - August
Fruit: Red club shaped fruit about 1" long.
Found: Throughout Arizona. Normally at well drained deserts and slopes. There are 10 species of Mammilaria in Arizona.
Elevation: 0 - 4500 Feet.
Habitat: Desert well drained slopes and flats, rocky bajadas. Usually under the shade protection of another plant, such as a bush.
Growing Information:
Growing Mammillaria Grahamii is fairly simple as it requires little water however it needs adaquate drainage. M. Grahamii is cold hardy, meaning it can take cold weather however not immune to frost. Happy growing!
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