Mammillaria Species, Golf-Ball Pincushion Cactus, Lace-Spine Cactus, Lacespine Nipple Cactus

Mammillarialasiacantha

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Mammillaria (mam-mil-AR-ee-uh)
Species
lasiacantha (lay-zee-uh-KAN-thu)
Synonym
Mammillaria lasiacantha subsp. lasiacantha
Mammillaria lengdobleriana
Mammillaria neobertrandiana
Ebnerella lasiacantha
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Alamogordo, New Mexico

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

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