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.
Dispatch day is Tuesday/Wednesday, orders placed after Monday will be sent the following week. WA, NT and Tas cut off day is Thursday for the following week dispatch as our treatment processes are done of a Friday.
Note: Due to government requirements, Plant Health Certification (PHAC) charges of $20 will apply to WA, and $10 to NT and Tas. This fee will be incorporated into the shipping cost. This fee is per order, not per plant. Orders may take 1-2 weeks extra processing time for treatment and documentation.
For more details, please refer to the Orders and Shipping page.
