Bird's Nest Mammillaria

Mammillariadecipiens subsp. camptotricha

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Mammillaria (mam-mil-AR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Mammillaria camptotricha
Dolichothele camptotricha
Pseudomammillaria camptotricha
Krainzia decipiens subsp. camptotricha
Neomammillaria camptotricha
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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

Las Vegas, Nevada

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

The flowers have white petals with pale yellow centers on all three subspecies.
The subspecies 'decipiens' has 5-11 white radial s...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | positive

Interesting looking cactus with fine, wavy, long spines (maybe a bit like a bird's nest?) on the tips of extra-long knobs of this dark gr...Read More

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