Cactus ID please

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MikeDom
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Cactus ID please

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A four plant pot from Lidl. Was labelled Mammillaria, is there a better ID please?

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Re: Cactus ID please

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Definitely a Mammillaria Mike but I'm not sure of the species, I'm afraid. One of the experts will hopefully nail it. Nice plant!
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Re: Cactus ID please

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Possibly Mammillaria carnea?
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Re: Cactus ID please

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David Neville wrote: Fri May 28, 2021 8:59 am Possibly Mammillaria carnea?
Thanks David, I think that's a pretty good match.
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