Mother of Hundred's plants golden-spined barrel cactus — the

golden-spined barrel cactus — the classic partner for Queen Victoria Agave in desert rock gardens

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Adapts to Arizona caliche soils with proper establishment

Water basin — create a 3–4 inch soil ring around the plant to direct irrigation to the root zone

Saguaro — Arizona's iconic native cactus

Mother of Hundred's plants golden-spined barrel cactus — theThe Most Prolific Clustering Cactus for Phoenix Gardens Mother of Hundreds (Mammillaria compressa) is one of the most charming and easy to grow clustering cacti for Phoenix Valley landscapes. This compact cactus produces dense mounds of cylindrical stems covered in soft white spines, then rewards you with rings of vibrant pink to magenta flowers in spring. True to its name, it multiplies freely through offsets, gradually forming impressive colonies