Many-headed Barrel Cactus - Mammillaria Polythele

Mammillaria Polythele is a popular cactus species known for its cylindrical shape and colorful appearance. Here is a description and necessary care instructions for it in point form:

Description:

• Mammillaria Polythele, also known as the Many-headed Barrel Cactus, is a small, slow-growing cactus species that can reach up to 15 cm in height.
• Its cylindrical stems are covered in small, white or yellow spines that can form beautiful patterns.
• The cactus produces bright pink, red or purple flowers that bloom in the summer.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Mammillaria Polythele thrives in bright, direct sunlight for several hours a day. However, it can also tolerate partial shade.
• Temperature: This cactus prefers warm temperatures between 18-34°C during the growing season.
• Watering: Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering, then water deeply until the water drains out the bottom of the pot. During the winter, water sparingly to prevent root rot.
• Soil: Mammillaria Polythele prefers a well-draining, sandy soil mix with added perlite or pumice.
• Fertilizer: Feed the cactus with a balanced, cactus-specific fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
• Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years in a slightly larger pot with fresh soil mix.
• Propagation: Mammillaria Polythele can be propagated from offsets or seeds. Allow offsets to dry out for a day or two before planting in soil mix. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination.