Mammillaria hahniana f. cristata
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The cristate form (Mammillaria hahniana f. cristata) develops brain-like crests instead of the normal globular shape. Plants form tight, fan-shaped clusters covered in dense white spines with pinkish wool, creating a striking sculptural look. This plant will be sent bare-rooted (without soil) for safe shipping.
Care
- Light: Full sun to bright light for dense spine development.
- Water: Water thoroughly when dry in summer; keep almost dry in winter.
- Temperature: Tolerates cool to warm conditions (5–30 °C); protect from frost.
- Media: Well-drained cactus mix.
- Fertiliser: Apply diluted cactus fertiliser during growing season.
Key Characteristics
- Growth Form: Cristate (fan-shaped, brain-like)
- Spines: White, woolly, very dense
- Flowering: Pink-purple flowers along the ridges in spring–summer
- Growth Rate: Slow, long-lived
- Display: Excellent for shallow pots or dish gardens
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
Size: 130mm Pot A Bare Rooted