Mammillaria spinosissima unpico

Mammillaria spinosissima ‘Un Pico’ is a beautiful, special form of Mammillaria spinosissima. Here’s a full care guide:

☀️ Light:

• Bright direct sunlight — loves 5–6 hours daily.

• If indoors, place it by a south-facing window (or west-facing if south is too intense).

• Outdoors, a spot with morning sun and some afternoon shade is ideal if it’s super hot.

💧 Watering:

• Spring to fall: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.

• Winter: Very little water (once every 5–6 weeks, or none if it’s cold and humid).

• Mammillarias are very drought-tolerant but hate sitting in wet soil.

🌡️ Temperature:

• Likes warm temperatures — around 20–30°C (68–86°F).

• Can tolerate cooler nights (down to around 5°C (41°F)) if kept dry.

• No frost exposure!

🌱 Soil:

• Well-draining cactus mix is a must.

• Boost it with pumice, coarse sand, or perlite for even faster drainage.

• Good aeration = healthy roots.

🍽️ Fertilizer:

• Feed with a low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer once a month during spring and summer.

• Skip fertilizing in autumn and winter.

🪴 Potting:

• Always use a pot with drainage holes.

• Repot every 2–3 years — not too often because it likes to be a little snug.

🌸 Flowering:

• In spring or early summer, it can grow pink flowers in a pretty crown shape.

• Cool, dry winter rest encourages flowering!