Large - Mammillaria 'parkinsonii' - Owl Eye Pincushion Cactus Cacti Succulent

Selling large beautiful top of the line Mammillaria parkinsonii cacti grown in 3 gallon pots, great roots! Shipped bareroot.

*Two sizes: Around 12"+ wide and 12.5"+ clumps. 12.5ft+ listed for sale, message me if you would like to purchase a cheaper 1ft+ for $180 (free shipping).
-----------------------------------------------------

Mammillaria 'parkinsonii'
Common Name: Owl Eye Pincushion

*Family Name: Cactaceae
*Botanical Name: Mammillaria parkinsonii
*Botanical Synonyms: Cactus parkinsonii, Neomammillaria parkinsonii
*Characteristics: Mammillaria parkinsonii is a spiny blue-green cactus with spherical or cylindrical stems, often in clusters, and prominent tubercle. Each stem is less than six inches tall and four to six inches around, branching through dichotomic division as plants mature. White, radial spines are present, as well as curved, brown central spines. During spring or summer, funnel-shaped yellow to pink flowers appear in a ring at the apex of the stem. Following are red fruits less than 3/8 inches in length.

*Geographic Origin: Mexico

*Natural History: Mammillaria parkinsonii is highly drought tolerant and good for small containers, leading to its popularity in nurseries for ornamental use. However, it is also endangered, being listed as an IUCN Redlist Endangered Species. For over a century, M. parkinsonii has been illegally collected, and suffered habitat fragmentation and degradation, leading to a decline of the species. Due to its rarity, it may not be commonly available in nurseries, gardens, or stores.
The plant was discovered by Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg in 1840, with notable synonyms including Cactus parkinsonii and Neomammillaria parkinsonii.

*Cultivation Notes: Mammillaria parkinsonii is a summer growing plant that is considered easy to cultivate. Provide full sun, and water regularly in summer, allowing the soil to completely dry between waterings. Do not water during the winter. Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer. At the same time, ensure that soil is well draining, and mildly acidic to mildly alkaline.

*Propagation is possible from seed, from woody stem cuttings, from rhizomes or tubers, as well as by offsets from the mother plant. Frequent transplantation of young plants protects the lower stem from lignification - any rot should be cut away immediately.

*Ethnobotany: M. parkinsonii has no recorded ethnobotanical uses independent of its genus, but has been valued as an ornamental cactus in cultivation. More generally, the mammillaria genus has been used to treat ear-ache, dysentery, and poison. Cacti from this genus have also been used as an insecticide, snake repellent, pulicide, and purgative.

*Height: 0 - 5 feet
*Width: 0 - 5 feet
*Growth Rate: Slow Growing
*Grow Season: Summer
*Flower Season: Summer
*Color: Yellow
*Function: Patio
*Spread: Non-spreading
*Allergen: Non-allergenic
*nvasive: Benign
*Toxicity: Benign
*Hardy: Hardy
*Water Use: Low water Use

These plants (Mammillaria bocasa-na) are only suitable for outdoor life in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 to 10. The plants need plenty of sunlight and warm temperatures. The cactus grows rapidly and produces small round offsets, which cluster around the parent plant.