Mammillaria candida 25 Seeds - Snowball Cactus

Mammillaria candida, commonly known as snowball cactus, is a cactus plant belonging to the Cactaceae family. M. candida is native to northeastern Mexico where it is found growing in hilltops and limestone rock. Mammillaria candida is a medium sized, globose clustering cactus that grows up to 10 inches in height and 8 inches in diameter with a flattened apex. The stem of the plant is pale blue-green in color but is obscured by a dense covering of short white spines. Flowers bloom during spring and form near the center of the plant. Flower color ranges from rose pink to white with a greenish red to cream brown midvein on each petal. M. candida is grown as an ornamental plant for its manageable size and snowball-like appearance. Mammillaria candida 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 temperatu