Mammillaria herrerae forma cristata

Cultivation: Full sun to partial shade are needed to keep the plant compact with a dense white spination. Provide very good ventilation. Hardy to -5°C for short periods.

Scientific name:  Mammillaria herrerae
First description by Wedermann, Motizbl. Bot. Gart. Mus. Berlin 11:276 (1931) forma cristata

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

Synonyms:

• Chilita herrerae,
• scobariopsis herrerae,
• Neomammillaria herrerae

Taxonomy: Series:  Lasiacanthae

Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and cultivars of M. herrerae:

• Mammillaria herrerae
• Mammillaria herrerae forma mostruosa
• Mammillaria herrerae forma cristata
• Mammillaria herrerae var .albiflora