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Anderson, Wynn
Mammillaria lasiacantha
Mammillaria lasiacantha Engelm.
Lacespine Nipple Cactus
Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Synonym(s): Mammillaria lasiacantha var. denudata
USDA Symbol: MALA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Cactus/Succulent
Size Notes: A miniature plant with a globular stem about 1½ inch in diameter.
Flower: Flower about 1/2 inch long.
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: May bloom as early as January. Blooms may have purple or red stripes.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Conditions Comments: minimum temperature 50F
Bibliography
Bibref 1140 - Cacti (1991) Clive Innes and Charles GlassSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Mammillaria lasiacantha in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Mammillaria lasiacantha in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Mammillaria lasiacantha
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-06-19Research By: TWC Staff