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Mammillaria grahamii Engelm.

Mammillaria grahamii

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Mammillaria grahamii is a species of cactus also known by the name Graham's nipple cactus.[1]

In the United States, this plant can be found in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.[2]

Description

This cactus has hooked stems and flowers pink or lavender in April and May.[2] The cactus is commonly found in a dry habitat of gravel or grassland.[2]

Propagating

At the bottom of this plant you will find some mini cactus branches. You can cut it off, let the wound dry and plant it in cactus soil. After a few weeks you can pull a bit to check if it has roots. If it doesn’t but looks still healthy you should wait more.

References

  1. ^ "PLANTS Profile for Mammillaria grahamii". USDA Plants Database. USDA. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Mammillaria grahamii". Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
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Mammillaria grahamii: Brief Summary

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Mammillaria grahamii is a species of cactus also known by the name Graham's nipple cactus.

In the United States, this plant can be found in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

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