5 Seeds Mammillaria meiacantha (Hardy Ball Cactus) Clumping Cactus Succulent

This listing offers 5 seeds of Mammillaria meiacantha, a highly regarded hardy ball cactus celebrated for its neat, clumping growth habit. Its round, globular stems are densely covered with soft, white radial spines and distinctive pyramidal tubercles, giving it a beautifully geometric and collectible character.

Ideal for succulent collectors and gardeners alike, this slow-growing cactus serves as an excellent ornamental plant for rockeries, desert-style planters, or sunny indoor windowsills. As it matures, it naturally forms pleasing clusters and rewards growers with delicate, pale pink or white blooms that appear in rings around the crown during the warm season.
Species: Mammillaria meiacantha
Variety: Mammillaria meiacantha
Type: Seed
Plant_Habit: Clumping Cactus
Sun: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining, gritty sandy mix
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 9-11 (protect from frost)
Germination: 2-8 weeks at 70-75F
Sowing: Surface sow on growing medium, keep moist
Spacing: 4-6 inches apart
Notes: Slow growing, clumps over time