Mammillaria baumii f. cristata no-discount deeply ridged specimen

deeply ridged specimen

reaching only a few inches tall and wide

branching stems covered in small

while reducing this watering schedule even further during the remainder of the year – when in doubt

a crested form of Mammillaria baumii

Mammillaria baumii f. cristata no-discount deeply ridged specimenMammillaria baumii f. cristata, a crested form of Mammillaria baumii, is a fascinating and visually appealing plant. This unique variety is highly sought after by cactus enthusiasts and collectors due to its unusual and striking growth form. In the crested form, the normal growth pattern of M. baumii is altered, leading to a wavy, fan like arrangement of the stem. This crested growth occurs when the cactus' apical meristem (growth center) produces