OT005: Mammillaria heyderi v. meiacantha COLD HARDY CACTUS Yucca Minimal production of pups

Minimal production of pups

Fendler's Hedgehog is a solitary barrel/hedgehog type from south central Colorado

Full sun or in the shade of other plants

Fergusen thinks this is one of John Cipra's phaeacantha hybrids

The tubular coral-red flowers are on graceful 4-5 foot high stems from early June through September

OT005: Mammillaria heyderi v. meiacantha COLD HARDY CACTUS Yucca Minimal production of pupsThe little nipple cactus is the hardiest Mammillaria species from central New Mexico to the Colorado border. Our current offering is from Colfax County, NM. The picture of a plant in the wild (with red fruit) is the related species heyderi. Flat, single spherical plants with a crown of light pink flowers in May. Plants grow to 4 inches high and 6 inches in diameter. 3 year old plants sold in 2. 5 inch pot (pictured). Wonderful on a windowsill too!