Mammillaria grahamii
Mammillaria grahamii is a species of cactus also known by the name Graham's nipple cactus.[1]
| Mammillaria grahamii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Mammillaria |
| Species: | M. grahamii |
| Binomial name | |
| Mammillaria grahamii Engelm. | |
In the United States, this plant can be found in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.[2]
Description
This cactus has hooked stems and flowers pink or lavender in April and May.[2] The cactus is commonly found in a dry habitat of gravel or grassland.[2]
Propagating
At the bottom of this plant you will find some mini cactus branches. You can cut it off, let the wound dry and plant it in cactus soil. After a few weeks you can pull a bit to check if it has roots. If it doesn’t but looks still healthy you should wait more.
References
- "PLANTS Profile for Mammillaria grahamii". USDA Plants Database. USDA. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- "Mammillaria grahamii". Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
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