| Common Name | Marks's Mammillaria |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Species | Marksiana |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Blooming | Winter to early spring, magenta flowers encircling the crown |
| Leaf Color | Green stem with white spines |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Cactus mix with high mineral content; pumice and coarse sand for drainage
Water sparingly in spring-summer when soil is dry. Keep completely dry during winter dormancy.
Requires full sun exposure or very bright indirect light. Rotate regularly to prevent leaning.
Apply diluted cactus fertilizer monthly during active growth (April-Sept). Stop feeding in winter.
Remove dead flower stalks and rot tissue immediately with sterilized tools.
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