Mammillaria parkinsonii - One Off Specials

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.