Mammillaria theresae

Mammillaria theresaeMammillaria theresae is endemic to Durango Mexico. It is a small geophyte, usually single headed, This is a very distinctive little species. When it came into cultivation, it caused quite a sensation because of its peculiar long-tubed blossoms and the spines are very decorative: all radial, translucent white, plumose, forming little clumps, which needs to viewed under a lens to be appreciated. They look like furry little starfish. This species puts out a good amount of growth each year, but the individual stems seem to grow no larger, as the old growth tends to compact at the base. Plants bloom when still tiny (less than 2 cm tall), the bright magenta flowers of 5 cm in length often obscuring the plant. This will no doubt be one of the most talked about little cacti of all time.Blossoming time: Mainly in may, but also sporadically though out summer.Remarks: Cryptocarpic fruit: Mammillaria theresae is one of the few species of cactus with cryptocarpic fruits. That is