Where it grows
This cactus is indigenous to Mexico.
Special features
Mammillaria elegans is a dwarf species of cactus with a mix of white and black thorns. It rarely branches into multiple stems. Produces pink flowers in late winter.
Care Guide
Like most Mammillaria, this is a desert species and prefers full sun during the growing season of summer. It needs a gritty soil mix with very little organic components to mimic the soil in its natural habitat. Water it well during spring and summer, but keep it totally dry in winter.
Growing season
Spring and summer.
Propagation
Seeds and offsets.