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Mammillaria spinosissima cv. 'Un Pico' |
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Description: This is a
stable genetic mutation from a very variable spined species M.
spinosissima ssp. spinosissima, in which each areole only produces one
spine, but some perfectly spineless areoles are also present.
Stem: Columnar solitary (usually) or slowly clumping, dark
blue-green, rarely exceeding 30 cm, 10cm in diameter. Without
latex.
Tubercule: Ovate conical, four-sided basally, the axil is lightly
woolly.
Tubercule arrangement: 13 - 21
Spines: Central spine: 1 straight, 10 - 30 mm long. Radial spine:
0
Flowers: Purple red, 12 mm long and in diameter.
Fruit: red or greenish.
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Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus
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Scientific name:
Mammillaria spinosissima cv.'Un Pico'
Origin:
Garden origin (Nursery
produced cultivar)
Conservation status: Listed in
CITES appendix 2.
This very popular plant is in cultivation in
Europe since before 1991, but never formally described.
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Synonyms:
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Mammillaria spinosissima ssp spinosissima
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Mammillaria spinosissima v unispina
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Mammillaria spinosissima cv. 'one spine'
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This is a stable genetic mutation from a M. spinosissima
sport in which each areole only produces one spine.
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Cultivation: This is an easy to grow cultivar, just as a classic
cactus, don't requires any special treatment, but need as much light as
possible without burning the plant to encourage the heaviest spine
formation. Regular water in summer, dry in winter. Propagation: Seeds or
offsets. Frost tolerance: -2° C.
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