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Mammillaria surculosa

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Mammillaria
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

M. surculosa is a diminutive species forming small colonies of squat stems. These bear fine hairs and large lemon flowers at their crown in spring

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Requires a free draining compost with low organic content and full sun. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring or by potting up offsets

Pests

May be subject to usual glasshouse pests such as mealybugs

Diseases

Sharp drainage, reduced watering in winter and good air circulation will ward off rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage Informal

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years