One of the things I like most about some species is their symmetry - which it seems Mammillarias often retain even when in flower, such as these two. First M. duwei (or M.crinita if your prefer).
Mike
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Re: mammillaria symmetry
And second M. karwinskiana (I think).
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Re: mammillaria symmetry
I think they look great when they have a full ring of flowers.
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Re: mammillaria symmetry
Wow! That M. duwei is gorgeous!!
Maria
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, particularly Gymnocalyciums, Rebutias, Sulcorebutias, Echinopses, Thelos, Feros and Mamms (and anything else I like the look of!) all in an 8 x 6 polycarb greenhouse and a few windowsills!
Shrewsbury Branch - Shropshire UK
Joined BCSS April 06 (# 48776)
Tending more towards cacti
, particularly Gymnocalyciums, Rebutias, Sulcorebutias, Echinopses, Thelos, Feros and Mamms (and anything else I like the look of!) all in an 8 x 6 polycarb greenhouse and a few windowsills!