Crested Spiny Pincushion Cactus - Mammillaria spinosissima 'Un Pico' cristata orange in bright sunlight

in bright sunlight

if the leaves appear pale or elongated

This plant can vary in color from green to purple as shown in photos

making it even more visually striking

Petiole terete

Crested Spiny Pincushion Cactus - Mammillaria spinosissima 'Un Pico' cristata orange in bright sunlightThis cactus is an easy to grow cultivar It is a great starter plant for the cactus grower, that readily builds up into a cluster of stems highlighted by reddish spines, further decorated by rings of purple pink blooms. Watering: Water regularly in summer, but do not overwater. Keep dry with ample airflow in winter. Hardiness: It is quite frost resistant if kept dry. Exposition: Outside bright sun, filtered sunlight or afternoon shade, inside it needs