Mammillaria bocasana

Pincushion Cactus, Mexican Globe Cactus, Powder-Puff Cactus, Snowball Cactus

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Late Summer, Early Winter
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Container, specimen
Height 12" to 20" / 30cm to 50cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Flowers are rare
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America