Mammillaria sempervivi

The Mammillaria sempervivi is indigenous to central and northern Mexico (Hidalgo, San Luis Potosi, Nuevo Leon, Guanajuato and Querétaro).This species is rare, growing mainly at or under the base of mountain ranges in calcareous soils. Initially solitary, a clumping growth patterns emerges later in life. As the plant matures, a large taproot forms.

Flowers are funnelform and bloom in rings on the plant's crown (barely rising above the tubercles). Flowers are pale yellow to white with pinkish-red mid stripes. White wool forms between the areolas. Blooming season takes place during the spring months. Slow growing and very easy to cultivate. Additionally, this species blooms effortlessly!

Attributes:

Fantastic choice for novice growers-

1. Easy species to cultivate
2. Cultivation requires no expert knowledge
3. Species requires no special treatment

Great candidate to be planted in a container/centerpiece plant-

1. Species maintains a manicured, pleasing appearance 365 days a year
2. Sports beautiful, funnelform flowers
3. Flowers form in rings with unique white wool growth around the areolas
4. Blooms effortlessly

Synonyms:

Cactus sempervivi (DC.) Kuntze
Neomammillaria sempervivi (DC.) Britton & Rose