Mammillaria theresae vibrant magenta the plant is slightly cold

the plant is slightly cold tolerant (down to nearly -5° C or less)

joconostle

As the name suggests

Sandy soil with a pH of slightly acidic to neutral is ideal

Stapelia grandiflora is naturally resistant to most pests

Mammillaria theresae vibrant magenta the plant is slightly coldMammillaria theresae Mammillaria theresae is endemic to Durango Mexico. It is a small geophyte, usually single headed, This is a very distinctive little species. When it came into cultivation, it caused quite a sensation because of its peculiar long tubed blossoms and the spines are very decorative: all radial, translucent white, plumose, forming little clumps, which needs to viewed under a lens to be appreciated. They look like furry little starfish.