These Brazilian jungle cacti thrive in warm and humid conditions - think tropical paradise vibes
the monocarpic nature of this succulent will cause it to die after flowering
and the type of pot and soil used can affect watering needs
ensuring that excess water can drain away
resembling chubby fingers
Mammillaria hertrichiana L086 draft These Brazilian jungle cacti thriveMammillaria hertrichiana forms clumps to 1 m (3. 3 ft) wide. Stems flattened globose, dull green, to 7 cm (2. 8 in) in diameter. Tubercles irregularly angled, with much latex, axils with dense wool and some bristles. Central spines 4 5, needle like, straight, stiff, brown, upper ones 5 10 cm (2 3. 9 in) long, lower ones heavier and to 2. 5 cm (1 in) long. Radial spines 12 15, white to pale tan, with dark tips, upper ones shorter, 3 10 mm (to 0. 4 in)