Mammillaria albilanata

Woolly round cactus grows several heads with time. Small, shiny, ruby flowers may encircle the entire crown. Blooms at an early age. Slow growth makes it ideal for pots, even small ones.
height 5–7in
width 2–5in
tolerates Drought, Deer , Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Most cactus, like this one, are from deserts in the new world. As such they like to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. If you see your cactus begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your cactus is likely totally dry and should be watered. To get good healthy growth your plant does not want to sit around totally dried out during its growing season. Once it is dry, water it.

This cactus comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and won’t tolerate overwatering.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to		 23F
exposure Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength
origin SW Mexico
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 15–17, 19–24, H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

This plant thrives in hot sun, as is evidenced by its woolly growth - an evolution to protect this cactus from scorching. It is prone to rot if exposed to with winter rains, combined with shade.
Typically blooms from late spring into summer.