Mammillaria Collection

Tuberous begonia hybrid. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Mammillaria prolifera and Mammillaria rhodantha (Mamillaria pusilla, Mamillaria rhodantha). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Cactus tenuis (Taper mammillaria, Mammillaria tenuis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Copious flowering mammillaria cactus, Mammillaria floribunda. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Jackson Hookers Botanical Magazine, London, 1838

Taper mammillaria cactus, Mammillaria tenuis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson Hookers Botanical Magazine, London, 1838

Dark green mammillaria cactus, Mammillaria atrata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Jackson Hookers Botanical Magazine, London, 1838

Coryphantha octacantha cactus (Lehmanns mammillaria cactus, Mammillaria lehmanni). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson Hookers

Cactus, Pincushion cactus, Mammillaria, Mammillaria bombycina
Cactus, Pincushion Cactus, Mammillaria bombycina, Aerial view of spiky plants.-

GSL04519009
Cacti Mammillaria

GSL04519008
Cacti Mammillaria

Mammillaria gracilis cactus, native to Mexico

Cactus Mammillaria haageana -Mammillaria Haageana-, Mexico

Picture No. 11091696
Owl's Eye Cactus IUCN endangered Date:

Picture No. 11091695
Cactus IUCN Vulnerable Date:

Picture No. 10760940
Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria standleyi) Date:

Mammillaria cactus being removed from pot, brown paper wrapped around it to protect from spines, close-up

Mammillaria elephantidens, elephants tooth
Illustration from Iconographie Des Cactees (1841-1847) by Charles Antoine Lemaire. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Echinocacte hexaedrophorus
Illustration from Iconographie Des Cactees (1841-1847) by Charles Antoine Lemaire. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Mammillaria dolichocentra, cactus
Illustration from Iconographie Des Cactees (1841-1847) by Charles Antoine Lemaire. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Mammillaria erecta, cactus
Illustration from Iconographie Des Cactees (1841-1847) by Charles Antoine Lemaire. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Mammillaria, a genus of cacti, encompasses various species and hybrids that showcase the beauty and diversity of this unique plant family. One such hybrid is the Tuberous begonia hybrid, which combines the characteristics prolifera and Mammillaria rhodantha to create a stunning display. Among these species is the Cactus tenuis, known for its slender form and delicate spines. Another notable member is the Copious flowering mammillaria cactus, scientifically named Mammillaria floribunda. As its name suggests, it produces an abundance of vibrant blooms that add a splash of color to any collection. The Taper mammillaria cactus, or Mammillaria tenuis, stands out with its elongated shape and distinctive tubercles. On the other hand, the Dark green mammillaria cactus (Mammillaria atrata) captivates with its deep green hue that contrasts beautifully against other plants in a desert landscape. Coryphantha octacantha cactus belongs to this diverse genus as well. Its striking appearance showcases eight radial spines surrounding each areole—a true marvel of nature's design. One cannot discuss Mammillarias without mentioning their most iconic representative—the Pincushion cactus (Mammillaria bombycina). This particular species has become synonymous with this genus due to its spherical shape adorned with numerous white spines resembling pins on a pincushion. GSL04519009 and GSL04519008 are two specific cultivars within this vast group that have gained popularity among enthusiasts for their unique traits yet retain alluring features characteristic of their kindred plants. Native to Mexico is another remarkable member—MammilIarIa gracilIs cactus—an elegant species admired for its graceful clusters of cylindrical stems covered in fine spines.