Mammillaria Cactus Seeds - Cactus Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Mammillaria is a compact cactus group known for its rounded or cylindrical stems covered with small tubercles and spines. Many species produce colorful flowers arranged around the upper part of the plant. It is suitable for containers, cactus gardens, rock gardens, and indoor succulent displays. Mammillaria grows best in bright sunlight and gritty, well-drained soil with limited watering.

Features

• Produces compact, spiny cactus growth
• Rounded or cylindrical growth habit
• Many varieties produce colorful flowers
• Suitable for containers and pots
• Ideal for cactus and rock gardens
• Suitable for indoor succulent displays
• Prefers gritty, well-drained soil
• Requires limited watering

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Mammillaria spp.
• Common Name (US): Pincushion Cactus
• Seed Type / Variety: Cactus Plant Seeds
• Growth Habit: Compact solitary or clumping cactus
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 30 days at 21 to 27°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright light to full sun
• Soil Requirements: Gritty, sandy, well-drained cactus soil
• Watering Needs: Low
• Mature Plant Size: 5 to 30 cm height, depending on species
• Plant Spacing: 10 to 30 cm