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Mammillaria bocasana cv. FRED
forma cristata is an easy to grow cultivar,
just as a classic
cactus, don't requires any special treatment. Named for the guy that discovered
it, this unusual odd
spineless
mutant plant had scientists baffled for quite some time before it
revealed its true self! Description: It forms large low
clusters of soft rubbery textured clear green crested
stems and plant looks more like
some non-cactus
succulent than a
cactus. Rarely a
spine or a
hair,
monstrose or
crested
flowers. Sometimes will have a normal "patch" and remain mostly
monstrose... They shows different crested and monstrose shapes.
Cultivation: Mammillaria bocasana "Fred" grows well on its
own roots. Keep well
ventilated as it is prone to
root rot. Protect from
frosts and
freezes. Hates the sun.
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