Mammillaria spinosissima - Rebutia Senilis Fire-Crown Cactus *

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I have many cactus plants which I have labelled as Mammillaria spinosissima.
It is almost impossible to be sure if my labelling is accurate but I base my assumptions on a lot of research but as new hybrids come along I may not be very accurate.

Mammillaria spinosissima - Flowering 2021
Also known as "spiny pincushion cactus"
Cactus and Succulents
from the region of Mexico.
The central spines are a reddish-brown or yellow


cactus plant Mammillaria spinosissima ?

Botanical name: Mammillaria spinosissima
Common name: Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Plant Type: Cactus or succulent






Rebutia Senilis

Fire-Crown Cactus

Rebutia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cactaceae, native to Bolivia and Argentina. Rebutias come in many colours and also have many different names, Red Crown Cactus, Fire Crown Cactus, Violet Crown Cactus.

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