Mammillaria dioica 25 Seeds - Strawberry Cactus

Mammillaria dioica, commonly called the strawberry cactus, is a globus to cylindrical cactus plant in the family Cactaceae. M. dioica is natively found in the western Colorado desert, southern California, Baja California, and Mexico. The stems are densely covered in short whitish-red spines that give this species its common name. Mammillaria dioica grows up to 8 inches tall with a 1 to 3 inch diameter. The flowers bloom in late winter to late spring and have a pale white color with pinkish-purple mid veins on each petal. M. dioica is grown as an ornamental plant for its small size and unique red color. Mammillaria dioica 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 hardiness zones 9b to 11b. Mammillaria dioica seeds