Mammillaria albicans 25 Seeds - Chalk Pygmy Cactus

Mammillaria albicans, commonly known as the chalk pygmy cactus, is a cactus plant belonging to the Cactaceae family. M. albicans is native to Mexico where it is found growing in granite based soils. Mammillaria albicans is a small, globose cactus that typically grows up to 6 inches in height and 1-2 inches in diameter. The stem of the plant is green to blue-green in color and is covered in short whitish gray spines. M. albicans blooms in the summer time with pinkish white flowers emerging from the apex that measure no more than a half inch in diameter. M. albicans is grown as an ornamental plant for its small size and brilliantly colored flowers.  Mammillaria albicans grows best in full sun to partial shade while sitting in well-draining soils. Water the plant adequately during summer and keep dry during winter as it is prone to rot. It is a drought-tolerant species and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. Allow the soil to completely dry out in between waterings. USDA plant hard