Mammillaria erythrosperma
A small clustering Mammillaria from the central Mexican highlands, with hooked central spines and carmine to magenta flowers.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light
Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)
Where it grows wild
Grows abundantly in limestone cracks, often with some protection from intense sun among rocks and shrubs.
Recorded from about 1,500 to 2,860 m, median 2,250 m.
San Luis PotosÃZacatecasGuanajuatoQuerétaroTamaulipasJalisco
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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