MAMMILLARIA SPHAERICA

Native: USA.

Best known in culture as Dolichothele Sphaerica

It is a small, light green spherical cactus, forming mounds or clumps. The plant has a thick taproot with small roots. The flowers can be broad, funnel-form, fragrant, brilliant lemon yellow in color. The plants need a bright exposure, part shade in summer. The plant should be watered regularly in Summer allowing too dry before watering again. Kept the plant drier in Winter. They grow best in well-drained soil also to keep the roots cool in summer.

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