Cacti - Mammillaria Bocasana Crested #76
Mammillaria bocasana 'Crested', also known as the Crested Powder Puff or Brain Cactus, is a fascinating and unique succulent. This crested form of the popular Mammillaria bocasana showcases an unusual growth pattern, resulting in a brain-like or fan-shaped appearance instead of the typical globular form.
Key Features:
Crested Growth: The most distinctive feature of this cactus is its crested growth, where the stem has undergone a mutation, causing it to fan out into a wavy, crest-like shape. This results in an eye-catching and sculptural form that differs from the typical round shape of Mammillaria bocasana.
Soft, Hair-Like Spines: Like its parent plant, the Crested Powder Puff is covered in dense, soft, white, hair-like spines. These spines create a beautiful contrast with the green body of the cactus and serve as a natural defense against the harsh desert sun.
Creamy-Yellow Flowers: In spring and summer, the cactus produces clusters of small, funnel-shaped, creamy-yellow flowers with pink tinges. These charming blooms add a touch of whimsy to the plant's already unique appearance.
Easy Care: This crested variety is relatively easy to care for, requiring well-draining soil and bright, indirect sunlight. It is drought-tolerant but appreciates regular watering during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings
Overall, Mammillaria bocasana 'Crested' is a unique and captivating succulent that adds a touch of the unusual to any collection. Its crested growth, soft spines, and cheerful flowers make it a fascinating conversation starter and a rewarding plant to grow.
This Plant comes in a 140mm diameter container and the plant you see is the plant you get. The plant will be shipped bare rooted.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Mammillaria bocasana 'Crested', also known as the Crested Powder Puff or Brain Cactus, is a fascinating and unique succulent. This crested form of the popular Mammillaria bocasana showcases an unusual growth pattern, resulting in a brain-like or fan-shaped appearance instead of the typical globular form.
Key Features:
Crested Growth: The most distinctive feature of this cactus is its crested growth, where the stem has undergone a mutation, causing it to fan out into a wavy, crest-like shape. This results in an eye-catching and sculptural form that differs from the typical round shape of Mammillaria bocasana.
Soft, Hair-Like Spines: Like its parent plant, the Crested Powder Puff is covered in dense, soft, white, hair-like spines. These spines create a beautiful contrast with the green body of the cactus and serve as a natural defense against the harsh desert sun.
Creamy-Yellow Flowers: In spring and summer, the cactus produces clusters of small, funnel-shaped, creamy-yellow flowers with pink tinges. These charming blooms add a touch of whimsy to the plant's already unique appearance.
Easy Care: This crested variety is relatively easy to care for, requiring well-draining soil and bright, indirect sunlight. It is drought-tolerant but appreciates regular watering during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings
Overall, Mammillaria bocasana 'Crested' is a unique and captivating succulent that adds a touch of the unusual to any collection. Its crested growth, soft spines, and cheerful flowers make it a fascinating conversation starter and a rewarding plant to grow.
This Plant comes in a 140mm diameter container and the plant you see is the plant you get. The plant will be shipped bare rooted.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Mammillaria bocasana 'Crested', also known as the Crested Powder Puff or Brain Cactus, is a fascinating and unique succulent. This crested form of the popular Mammillaria bocasana showcases an unusual growth pattern, resulting in a brain-like or fan-shaped appearance instead of the typical globular form.
Key Features:
Crested Growth: The most distinctive feature of this cactus is its crested growth, where the stem has undergone a mutation, causing it to fan out into a wavy, crest-like shape. This results in an eye-catching and sculptural form that differs from the typical round shape of Mammillaria bocasana.
Soft, Hair-Like Spines: Like its parent plant, the Crested Powder Puff is covered in dense, soft, white, hair-like spines. These spines create a beautiful contrast with the green body of the cactus and serve as a natural defense against the harsh desert sun.
Creamy-Yellow Flowers: In spring and summer, the cactus produces clusters of small, funnel-shaped, creamy-yellow flowers with pink tinges. These charming blooms add a touch of whimsy to the plant's already unique appearance.
Easy Care: This crested variety is relatively easy to care for, requiring well-draining soil and bright, indirect sunlight. It is drought-tolerant but appreciates regular watering during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings
Overall, Mammillaria bocasana 'Crested' is a unique and captivating succulent that adds a touch of the unusual to any collection. Its crested growth, soft spines, and cheerful flowers make it a fascinating conversation starter and a rewarding plant to grow.
This Plant comes in a 140mm diameter container and the plant you see is the plant you get. The plant will be shipped bare rooted.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
