Mammillaria wrightii is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It usually thrives in rocky, arid environments and can grow up to 10 centimeters tall. This cactus has a spherical shape with numerous small, cylindrical stems covered in white spines. In the spring, it produces small pink or white flowers that bloom at the top of each stem.
Mammillaria wrightii is popular as an ornamental plant because of its unique appearance and low maintenance needs. It can be propagated from seeds or by separating offsets from mature plants. However, this species is protected under CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) due to over-collection from its natural habitat for ornamental purposes and habitat destruction caused by human activities such as mining and urbanization.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Succulent
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Mammillaria
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 10 cm
- Mature Spread
- 3 cm to 5 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Red, Pink
- Flower Size
- 1.52 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Other names.
