Mammillaria magnificus Watering Can especially in semi-arid areas

especially in semi-arid areas

Magenta coloured flower buds open out with papery textured bracts which are dark coloured on the outer part of the flower and becomes paler as they open to the centre of the flower

Water well if kept in pots but sparingly in terrariums where potting mix must be allowed to almost dry between waterings

Fringed Wattle

45% turf ryegrass

Mammillaria magnificus Watering Can especially in semi-arid areasMagnificus is a hardy decorative Mammillaria growing 8cm across and 20 to 30cm high over many years. Offsets may appear on older plants. In spring bright pink flowers appear in a ring on the previous years growth.