Cacti are a fairly numerous genus, striking in its diversity and peculiar beauty. Particularly distinguished cactus Mammilaria, which differs from other representatives of "thorns" by the presence of numerous papillae on the stalk. Like all cacti, the flower can not be called excessively demanding, however, when growing it, you need to know the basics of caring for the cactus "Mammilia".
How to care for cactus Mammilia mix?
Under the Mammilia mix is not meant a specific kind of cactus, but the name of a set of prickly flowers sold in flower boutiques. Along with this species of cacti "Mammilia" a lot, the most popular are "Mammilia Wilda" with a cylindrical stalk and a hooked central spine, "Mammillaria Prolifer" with multiple stems, "Mammillaria prickly" and "Mammillaria excellent" with globular stems and many others.
By the way, care for all species in general is similar. First of all, the pot with the plant should be placed in a well-lit place. Otherwise, if there is a lack of light, the flower will grow ugly upwards. Mammillaria is not only light-loving, it does not tolerate temperatures below + 12 ° C. Watering a cactus is a special topic. For the flower, a harmful amount of excess moisture, rotting. Therefore, moderately water Mammilaria as the earth coma dries out. Please note that in winter the plant does not need watering at all! In the warm season, sprinkle cactus with standing water and do not forget to apply fertilizing in the form of liquid fertilizers for succulents every two weeks. If possible, take out pots with prickly pets in the street in the summer.
Flowering cactus Mammilaria - this is usually the result of proper care. Flowers usually appear in the spring on the top of the stem, they are small and large. After flowering, a berry with seeds appears.
Soil and planting
Mammillaria requires soil with excellent drainage properties. The simplest thing to buy in the store is a ready-made substrate for cacti, but you can make it yourself, mixing in the same proportion of leafy, soddy land, coarse sand, and also adding a bit of brick chips. By the way, leaving after buying a cactus Mammilaria involves replanting in a pot. The container should be wide, but not deep, with drainage holes. The next transplant is carried out every year in the first half of spring. A flowerpot should be left for two weeks in a dark place and not watered for the first seven days.