Water
Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Reduce watering significantly in cooler months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage; allow the soil to dry out between waterings, especially during its dormant period.
Also known as Hedgehog
Mammillaria winterae is a solitary or clumping cactus with ribbed stems covered in numerous spines, producing small, delicate flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense midday sun.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
25% intensity
Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Cactus mix
50% intensity
Average room temperatures are suitable.
50% intensity
Tolerates slightly cooler temperatures in winter to encourage blooming, but protect from frost.
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
25% intensity
Use a diluted cactus fertilizer; do not fertilize in fall or winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Reduce watering significantly in cooler months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage; allow the soil to dry out between waterings, especially during its dormant period.
Pruning is generally not necessary for Mammillaria winterae. Remove any dead or damaged stems at the base using a clean knife or shears. This helps maintain the plant's aesthetic and health.
Propagate from offsets (pups) that form at the base of the plant. Gently remove offsets with a clean knife, allow them to callus over for a few days, and then plant in well-draining cactus mix.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its pot. Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one and repot in spring.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Mammillaria Winterae (Mammillaria winterae) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Species | Mammillaria winterae |
Similar in genus Mammillaria
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