Cochemiea mazatlanensis(K.Schum . ex Gürke ) D.Aquino & Dan . Sanchez
Chilita mazatlanensis , Ebnerella mazatlanensis , Escobariopsis mazatlanensis , Mammillaria mazatlanensis , Neomammillaria mazatlanensis
kinsperson : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeGenus : Cochemiea
In habitat, Maruata, Michoacán, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byRicardo Arredondo T. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
The specific epithet " mazatlanensis(maz - at - lan - nut - sis ) " refers to the Mexican city ofMazatlán .
Cochemiea mazatlanensisis native toMexico . It occurs along the Pacific seashore , from southern Sonora , Sinaloa , Nayarit , Jalisco , and Colima to Michoacán .
Cochemiea mazatlanensis , formerly known asMammillaria mazatlanensis , is a little cactus that forms thud of greyish - light-green , cylindrical stems with cone - shapedtuberclesadorned with a cluster of white and reddish - brown acantha at its tip . The stems can grow up to 6 inch ( 15 centimetre ) tall and 2 inches ( 5 cm ) in diameter . Eachareolebears 1 to 6 cardinal spines and 12 to 18 stellate vertebral column . The central spines are red - dark-brown , usually consecutive , or sometimes one more or less hooked , measure up to 0.6 column inch ( 1.5 cm ) long . The radial spines are white and needle - like , measuring up to 0.4 inches ( 1 centimetre ) long .
In habitat, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byPablo Carrillo-Reyes. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
The prime are funnel - shaped and can reach up to 1.6 inches ( 4 centimeter ) long and 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) in diam . They cast from pink and promising purpleness to carmine red and come along between the old tubercle at the upper part of the shank in summer . The club - shaped fruits are red - white-livered or chocolate-brown and turn back midget black seeds . They can grow up to 0.8 inches ( 2 centimetre ) long .
Light : For optimum increment of yourCochemiea mazatlanensis , ensure it is planted in an orbit that receive at least four hours of direct sunlight day by day . If growing indoors , placing the cactus near a bright window is best to ensure it gets enough light . It is advisable to keep it on the balcony or in the garden from spring to lessen for additional ignitor .
dirt : To ensure good antecedent aeration and drainage , use commercial cactus soil orcreate your own well - drain soil mix .
In habitat, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byFrancisco Miguel Farriols Estrada. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Temperature : Cochemiea mazatlanensisis heat tolerant but is not a cold - stout plant . It develop best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with fair minimum winter temperatures array from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : piddle deep from spring to accrue , and look until the grime dry out before watering again . Never let your pot seat in urine , and suspendwateringwhen the plant life goes dormant in the winter .
Fertilizing : During the growing season , Cochemiea mazatlanensisbenefits fromfertilizing . Apply a piss - soluble fertilizer for cacti and other succulent . Suspend feeding during the winter when the plant life goes torpid .
At the University of California Botanical Garden, Berkeley, United States. Derivative of a photo byStan Shebs. Licensed underCC BY-SA 3.0.
Repotting : Repot the cactus every two or three years into a somewhat larger pot , preferably during late winter or early spring . However , repotting can be done at any time of the year .
Propagation : There are two promiscuous mode to propagateCochemiea mazatlanensis : by seeds or by dividing offsets . The best time to bump off start is in spring and summertime . Sow the ejaculate in late bounce or summer for the best results .
Learn more atHow to produce and Care for Mammillaria .
Cochemiea mazatlanensisis non - toxic but has sharp spine , so keep it away from children and pets .
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