


Light-Temperature:
Likes direct sunlight. Ideal temperatures should range from 20 to 35 degrees Celsius.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average:: -5
Irrigation:
Water only when the substrate is very dry and very little in winter.
Multiplication:
By cuttings of young plants that appear on the stem or by seeds.
Pests:
Aphids and mealybugs.
Soil:
Preferably substrates containing sand, little soil and many rocks. The substrate must have a perfect drainage to prevent the roots from rotting.
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Scientific name:
Mammillaria bocasana ssp. bocasana
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Synonyms:
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Origin:
Africa
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Natural Habitat:
Crece entre rocas volcánicas en las paredes del cañón y al pie de una colina en el semidesierto. Esta especie a menudo se encuentra debajo de arbustos en asociación con otras especies de plantas.
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