Mammillaria pilcayensis

Mammillaria is arguably the most popular cactus genus in cultivation. Mammillarias have extremely variable spination from species to species, and eye-catching flowers, making them specifically attractive for cactus hobbyists. Most Mammillaria plants are considered easy to cultivate. The genus Mammillaria is one of the largest in the Cactaceae family, with currently over 200 known species and varieties recognized. Mammillarias are native to Mexico, southwest USA, the Caribbean, Colombia, Venezuela, Guatemala and Honduras. The first was described by Carolus Linnaeus as Cactus mammillaris in 1753, deriving its name from Latin mammilla, "nipple", referring to the tubercles that are one of the plant's specific features.           In 1812, the cactus specialist Adrian Haworth described the genus Mammillaria to contain this and related species. Numerous species are commonly known as nipple cactus, fishhook cactus or pincushion though such terms may also be used for related taxa such as Escobaria. Mammillaria species can be grown as pot plants and make interesting features on a sunny veranda or windowsill. They also make an attractive addition to a rockery or water-wise garden. The variation in spines is a novel selling feature and often, these plants fit the stereotypical expectations that most people have for a cactus plant, although some species are only going to be found among highly-dedicated cactus growers. The popularity of this genus has led to a good deal of study and consequent literature on both growing and identifying Mammillaria species. Mammillaria pilcayensis or Bristle Brush Cactus as it is more commonly known, was first described by Bravo in 1958. Some synonyms include Mammillaria spinosissima ssp. pilcayensis and Mammillaria pitcayensis. It is native to Guerrero in Mexico and occurs at altitudes of 600 - 1500 m. They are solitary plants with cylindrical, dark blue green stems up to 50cm in length and 4 to 5 cm in diameter. The 17 radial and 17 central spines are, very similar in appearance, and are 5 to 6 mm long and white or yellow in colour. Dark pink to purple flowers are followed by red to green fruits.

Mammillaria is arguably the most popular cactus genus in cultivation. Mammillarias have extremely variable spination from species to species, and eye-catching flowers, making them specifically attractive for cactus hobbyists. Most Mammillaria plants are considered easy to cultivate. The genus Mammillaria is one of the largest in the Cactaceae family, with currently over 200 known species and varieties recognized. Mammillarias are native to Mexico, southwest USA, the Caribbean, Colombia, Venezuela, Guatemala and Honduras. The first was described by Carolus Linnaeus as Cactus mammillaris in 1753, deriving its name from Latin mammilla, "nipple", referring to the tubercles that are one of the plant's specific features.           In 1812, the cactus specialist Adrian Haworth described the genus Mammillaria to contain this and related species. Numerous species are commonly known as nipple cactus, fishhook cactus or pincushion though such terms may also be used for related taxa such as Escobaria. Mam species can be grown as pot plants and make interesting features on a sunny veranda or windowsill. They also make an attractive addition to a rockery or water-wise garden. The variation in spines is a novel selling feature and often, these plants fit the stereotypical expectations that most people have for a cactus plant, although some species are only going to be found among highly-dedicated cactus growers. The popularity of this genus has led to a good deal of study and consequent literature on both growing and identifying Mammillaria species. Mammillaria pilcayensis or Bristle Brush Cactus as it is more commonly known, was first described by Bravo in 1958. Some synonyms include Mammillaria spinosissima ssp. pilcayensis and Mammillaria pitcayensis. It is native to Guerrero in Mexico and occurs at altitudes of 600 - 1500 m. They are solitary plants with cylindrical, dark blue green stems up to 50cm in length and 4 to 5 cm in diameter. The 17 radial and 17 central spines are, very similar in appearance, and are 5 to 6 mm long and white or yellow in colour. Dark pink to purple flowers are followed by red to green fruits.

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