Mammillaria microhelia (Little Sun Cactus) - British Grown
Mammillaria microhelia is a columnar cactus native to Mexico. It can be both clump forming or solitary with spines that are cream or brown spines. Spices are arranged like the sun rays hence the common name. Stems are a lighter green and can grow up to 15cm high and 5cm in diameter. Produces yellow or pink flowers in summer.
The Mammillaria microhelia is only found in the state of Queretaro in Mexico. It grows amongst volcanic rock in semi deserts at elevations of 2,000 metres above sea level.
This species variety is considered to be endangered because of being in only a few locations, habitat decline, and illegal over collecting. It is estimated that only 500 mature specimens remain in the wild.
RATING- Easy
LOVES- Well draining, porous soil. Lots of bright light.
HATES- Water-logged soil.
Pot diameter 5.5cm
More information and care recommendations are below.
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Mammillaria microhelia is a columnar cactus native to Mexico. It can be both clump forming or solitary with spines that are cream or brown spines. Spices are arranged like the sun rays hence the common name. Stems are a lighter green and can grow up to 15cm high and 5cm in diameter. Produces yellow or pink flowers in summer.
The Mammillaria microhelia is only found in the state of Queretaro in Mexico. It grows amongst volcanic rock in semi deserts at elevations of 2,000 metres above sea level.
This species variety is considered to be endangered because of being in only a few locations, habitat decline, and illegal over collecting. It is estimated that only 500 mature specimens remain in the wild.
RATING- Easy
LOVES- Well draining, porous soil. Lots of bright light.
HATES- Water-logged soil.
Pot diameter 5.5cm
More information and care recommendations are below.