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Description
Mammillaria Dioica, commonly known as Strawberry Cactus, is a species of cactus native to Mexico. This small, slow-growing cactus has a cylindrical shape and can grow up to 20 cm tall and 10 cm wide. It has a greenish-blue color with white, bristly spines that grow in a radial pattern. In the spring and summer, it produces small pink or white flowers that bloom from the top of the plant.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
Appearance
Mammillaria Dioica has a cylindrical shape with a greenish-blue color. It has white, bristly spines that grow in a radial pattern around the plant. The spines can grow up to 2 cm long and are arranged in a dense cluster. The plant can grow up to 20 cm tall and 10 cm wide. In the spring and summer, it produces small pink or white flowers that bloom from the top of the plant.
Care Guide
Mammillaria Dioica requires minimal care and is easy to grow. Here are some tips for caring for this plant:- Water: Water the plant sparingly, only when the soil is completely dry. Overwatering can cause root rot.- Fertilization: Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a cactus fertilizer.- Soil: Plant Mammillaria Dioica in well-draining cactus soil.- Sunlight: Place the plant in a bright, sunny location. It can tolerate some shade but prefers full sun.- Hardiness Zones: Mammillaria Dioica is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Mammillaria Dioica is generally pest and disease-free, but it can be susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, and scale insects. Overwatering can also cause root rot.
Habitat
Mammillaria Dioica is native to Mexico, where it grows in rocky, desert areas. It can also be found in the United States in areas with a similar climate.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water Mammillaria Dioica?
A: Water the plant sparingly, only when the soil is completely dry.
Q: What fertilizer should I use for Mammillaria Dioica?
A: Use a cactus fertilizer and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Q: What are some common pests of Mammillaria Dioica?
A: Mealybugs, spider mites, and scale insects can be pests of this plant.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Mammillaria Dioica?
A: It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Related Plants
– Mammillaria Elongata- Mammillaria Gracilis- Mammillaria Plumosa- Mammillaria Spinosissima
References
– “Mammillaria Dioica.” World of Succulents. https://worldofsucculents.com/mammillaria-dioica-strawberry-cactus/- “Mammillaria Dioica.” Cactus Art. http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/MAMMILLARIA/Mammillaria_dioica/Mammillaria_dioica/Mammillaria_dioica.htm- “Mammillaria Dioica.” Gardening Know How. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/strawberry-cactus/growing-mammillaria-strawberry-cactus.htm
