| Common Name | Cotton Cactus |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Species | Bombycina |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Blooming | Pink to magenta flowers in spring/summer ring around apex. |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green stems with white spines |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Cactus mix with pumice and perlite. Excellent drainage essential to prevent root rot.
Water sparingly during active growth (spring/summer), keep dry in winter dormancy to prevent rot.
Full sun exposure preferred for compact growth and flowering; protect from scorching midday in extreme heat.
Diluted cactus fertilizer monthly during growing season, stop in autumn/winter.
Remove dead spines or rot; no major pruning required.
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