Mammillaria spinosissima cv. 'Un Pico' Mesemb Thelocactus hexaedrophorus ssp

Thelocactus hexaedrophorus ssp

Please note that the close up pictures show the color variation this variety displays depending on growing conditions

Individual heads reach around 4-6" diameter and clumps can live in 6-8" pots for years

I especially like the fringe  hairs along the top of the flower

Mammillaria spinosissima cv. 'Un Pico' Mesemb Thelocactus hexaedrophorus sspMammillaria spinosissima cv. 'Un Pico' A very distinctive form of this popular species. Most areoles have just a single straight white spine poking out. That contrasts with the normal species that is covered in countless spines. Will clump in time but normally isn't a heavy clumper. Produces lots of pink to magenta flowers in the warmer months. Takes normal cactus care. Protect from frost. You will receive a plant shown in the last image or one