Mammillaria theresae *Big Plant* Mesemb Keep dry in summer until

Keep dry in summer until it starts growing again in the fall

but watch for sunburn until it is acclimated to your situation

The vines will die back to the caudex in winter and regrow in the spring

Easy to grow

I am uncertain of the true variety name for this plant

Mammillaria theresae *Big Plant* Mesemb Keep dry in summer untilMammillaria theresae A rarely seen miniature species. It is a small clumping species with very attractive spines at the end of each tubercle. They look like little umbrellas. Plant stays low and spreads very slowly. Flowers are purple pink. Not difficult to grow, but is more fussy than a lot of Mammillarias and is a slow grower. In particular it is sensitive to overwatering, especially in the winter. Keep on the dry side an you should be ok. Protect