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Mammillaria is arguably the most popular cactus genus in cultivation. Mammillarias have extremely variable spination from species to species, and eye-catching flowers, making them specifically attractive for cactus hobbyists. Most Mammillaria plants are considered easy to cultivate. The genus Mammillaria is one of the largest in the Cactaceae family, with currently over 200 known species and varieties recognized. Mammillarias are native to Mexico, southwest USA, the Caribbean, Colombia, Venezuela, Guatemala and Honduras. The first was described by Carolus Linnaeus as Cactus mammillaris in 1753, deriving its name from Latin mammilla, "nipple", referring to the tubercles that are one of the plant's specific features.
Mammillaria celsiana commonly known as Golden Pincushion is a native of Mexico, found from San Luis Potosi southward to Oaxaca. It is a globular cactus to 20 cm in diameter with beautiful golden radial spines, long gold central spines and white woolly areoles. Rings of small carmine flowers appear in spring. It requires excellent drainage provided by porous cactus soil and prefers bright light. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. |