Mammillaria geminispina

42.14713287, -87.79008484

42.14721298, -87.79018402

42.1472168, -87.7901535

Twin-spined Cactus

Silvery white spines cover this species (Mammillaria geminispina), a mounding cactus from Mexico, throughout the year. Brilliant hot pink flowers are produced in a ring around the apical meristem (growing point) from late spring through fall, attracting various pollinating insects, while the spines deter predation by herbivores. The small pinkish red fruit are often present at the same time as the flowers, if pollinators are present.

Soil:
Dry
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
November - December
Bloom Color:
Pink
Red
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
CACT
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 12