Family: Cactaceae

Genus: Mammillaria

Species: gracilis

Cultivar / variety: Snowcap

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001317

Common name: Pincushion Cactus

English name: Arizona Snowcap

Arabic name: ماميلاريا اسنوكيب

Native: Garden origin

Country: Garden origin

(PGR): Rare

This cultivar offsets generously from sides and upper part of plant, which gives it a snowball appearance Mature group can reach 10-12 cm in diameter and 6-8 cm in height shortly cylindrical, to 8 cm long, 1 - 3 cm in diameter and branching profusely by sides, the offsets easily detaches spine short, white flower small, about 12 mm long and in diameter, cream-yellow with pinkish

House plant. Landscaping. ground covers. Ornamental.

Mammillaria vetula  subs gracilis cv Arizona Snowcap

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Texture: Loam Organic Sandy

Fertility: High

Drainage: Well drained

Salinity: None

Water Sources: Well water

Climates: Subtropics Tropical

Lights: Light shade Sheltered shade Sun Exposure

Propagation: Offsets

Flowering time: Spring

Zone: 9a : 11b

pH range: 5.0-6.5

Status: Common

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Cactus

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Local market

Plant Uses: Groundcover Ornamental Xeric landscaping

Plant Populations density: Cultivated

Vegetation types: Evergreen Sub tropical Tropical evergreen forest