{"product_id":"nasiona-kaktusa-mammillaria-carnea","title":"Mammillaria carnea Cactus Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMammillaria Carnea Cactus - Mammillaria carnea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMammillaria carnea\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small, rather robust cactus from central and southern Mexico. The stem is initially spherical, becoming cylindrical with age, usually reaching \u003cstrong\u003e8–9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in old specimens up to \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in height with a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e; over time, the plant produces offsets and forms clumps. Spirally arranged, four-sided tubercles contain milky sap. Its distinguishing feature is usually four stiff, cross-arranged central spines, pinkish-brown with black tips, with the lower one clearly the longest (\u003cstrong\u003e0.8–2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e); radial spines are usually absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and Development Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMammillaria carnea\u003c\/strong\u003e grows at a moderate rate: young plants reach flowering size after several seasons, while a mature specimen fills a sizeable container within a few years. Spine development is highly variable – individual plants differ in the number, length and colour of their spines, so two specimens from the same collection may look completely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe flowers of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMammillaria carnea\u003c\/strong\u003e are funnel-shaped and small – \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long and \u003cstrong\u003e1.2–1.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter – appearing in spring in a ring around the stem tip. They are most often flesh-pink (hence the species name), more rarely almost white or creamy yellow. After pollination, pear-shaped, bright red fruits develop and decorate the plant for a long time. Abundant flowering requires full light and a cool, dry winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and Natural Habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMammillaria carnea\u003c\/strong\u003e occurs across an area extending from Veracruz and Puebla to Guerrero and Oaxaca, at elevations of \u003cstrong\u003e500–2000 m above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows on plains and slopes in dry deciduous forests and xerophytic scrub, together with columnar cacti. Described in 1837 by Ludwig Pfeiffer; it has Least Concern (LC) status in the IUCN Red List.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn cultivation, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMammillaria carnea\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the easier mammillarias to grow. It needs the brightest possible position with several hours of direct sunlight – strong light enhances the spines and promotes flowering. The substrate must be very free-draining and mineral-based, such as cactus soil mixed with gravel or pumice. From spring to autumn, water thoroughly, but only after the substrate has completely dried out, as the species is prone to rot. In winter, keep the plant almost completely dry in a bright, cool place at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its frost resistance is low (USDA zone 9b), so in temperate European climates it is a container plant that should be overwintered under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn summer, the pot can be placed on a balcony or in the garden, protected from prolonged rain. During the growing season, apply diluted cactus fertiliser with a low nitrogen content every few weeks, and plant older clumps in shallow, wide containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eMammillaria carnea\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic collector's and windowsill plant: it remains small, looks neat all year round, and in spring rewards growers with a ring of pink flowers and red fruits. It looks attractive in shallow bowls with other mammillarias, as well as in greenhouses and conservatories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":54108251849032,"sku":"2721","price":4.2,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54108251881800,"sku":"2722","price":35.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":54108251914568,"sku":"2723","price":295.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Kaktusa-Mammillaria-Carnea-1.webp?v=1790068229","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-kaktusa-mammillaria-carnea","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}