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Wichuriki (Mammillaria heyderi) seeds

Spherical, low, lanate cactus that forms red fruits.
Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

28,95 kr

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SKU: MAM01

GTIN: 4250601202945

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Prickly hairy Wichuriki from Mexico. WIchuriki Mamillarias are free-flowering cacti which blossoms can have different colours, from white to pastel to pink. The fruits are also very decorative.

The round cacti grow rather broad than high, most often remain flatter than 5cm, and reach a diameter of approx. 10-12cm. Its thorns get approx. one centimetre long. This variety is said to have been used for changing visual perception in ritual ceremonies.

Plant description

Species:	Cactaceae
Flower colour:	White
Eventual height:	3-10 cm
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Flowering months:	June July August

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	10 cm
Row spacing:	10 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	25-30°C
Germination time:	irregular

The seeds are scattered on moist cactus soil and pressed onto it lightly. Cover it with glass (mini-greenhouse) so that the moisture remains. After approx. 2 weeks, germination starts. In 2-3 months, the seedlings already look like small cacti. When Mammillaria Heyderi germinates, keep an eye on the temperature. It shouldn't rise over 28°C.
Hibernate light and dry at rather cool temperatures between 5°C and 10°C.

Other names

Botanical name:	Mammillaria heyderi, M. sororia, M. waltheri, M. hemisphaerica, Cactus texensis, Mamillaria heyderi
German names:	Warzenkaktus
English names:	Ball Cactus, Cream Cactus, Cream Pincushion, Heyder’s Nipple Cactus, Pancake Pincushion
Spanish names:	Biznaga Chilitos

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