Mammillaria microhelia houseplant During fall and winter

During fall and winter

Sun exposure: They do need a lot of light to develop their typical compact shape

brownish spines (technically modified leaves)

This winter-dormant plant is cylindrical in shape and has sharp ridges lined with thorns

Mammillaria microhelia houseplant During fall and winterOrigin and habitat: Queretaro, Mexico Description: Mammillaria microhelia is a particularly attractive small columnar, perennial cactus both solitary or forming clumps and bearing cream or brown spines, discolouring with age. Has creamy white to purplish flowers in spring. Spines are arranged like the rays of the sun. Growing rate: It is a slow growing species that rewards the patient grower with a beautiful displays of flowers since from an early