Mammillaria baumii f. cristata Size:6" star-shaped flowers

star-shaped flowers

globular protrusions that inspire its colloquial name

PLEASE NOTE: Colors and varieties will be similar to photo

The leaves themselves are a deep green with flattened tips and a lightly stippled texture

growing in a spiral formation around the stem

Mammillaria baumii f. cristata Size:6" star-shaped flowersMammillaria baumii f. cristata, a crested form of Mammillaria baumii, is a fascinating and visually appealing plant. This unique variety is highly sought after by cactus enthusiasts and collectors due to its unusual and striking growth form. In the crested form, the normal growth pattern of M. baumii is altered, leading to a wavy, fan like arrangement of the stem. This crested growth occurs when the cactus' apical meristem (growth center) produces