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 and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
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.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
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 costat checkout.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page
