Mammillaria parkinsonii is a captivating species native to the limestone slopes of central Mexico, prized for its elegant spiralled form and woolly crown. These special large plants form eye-catching clusters and are available in very limited numbers.
Distinctive Features
Spiralled Areoles: Tubercles are arranged in precise spiral lines, giving the plant a mathematically fascinating appearance.
Soft White Spines: Covered in silky radial spines with a contrasting central spine, creating a delicate, snow-dusted look.
Clumping Habit: With age, the plant branches from the base, forming an attractive dome-shaped cluster.
Care Tips
Light: Requires full sun to very bright indirect light to maintain compact growth and vivid spination.
Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; water sparingly in winter.
Humidity: Prefers dry air; ensure excellent ventilation to prevent rot.
Media: Use a free-draining cactus mix with coarse sand or pumice.
Temperature: Thrives between 10–30°C; can tolerate light frost if kept dry.
Fertiliser: Feed monthly in spring and summer with a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years to refresh soil and accommodate offset growth.
Additional Notes
Rarely available in mature size—this offering includes only three large, well-established plants.
Shipping Schedule & Biosecurity Information
Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
WA, NT & TAS Orders
Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.
Plant Health Certification (PHAC) 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.
