Mammillaria tetrancistra
Pincushion Cactus
Description
This cactus is solitary, reaching 4"-6" tall and 2"-2.5" wide. It prefers light shade and water sparingly. However, good drainage is essential. Large pink flowers, 1"-2" in diameter, bloom in June and then again after monsoon summer rains. Fruit is cylindrical and red in color. The stem of the cactus is completely covered by spines, which resemble fish hooks.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.