Mammillaria theresae houseplant The African milk barrel succulent

The African milk barrel succulent cannot tolerate higher amounts of water and may rot to death

but then it forms groups of 2 to 10 rosettes

Sun Exposure: Suited for sunny-brightly exposure

which can harm the plant

which is a fascinating and visually striking monstrose cactus variety

Mammillaria theresae houseplant The African milk barrel succulentMammillaria theresae Mammillaria theresae is endemic to Durango Mexico. It is a small geophyte, usually single headed, This is a very distinctive little species. When it came into cultivation, it caused quite a sensation because of its peculiar long tubed blossoms and the spines are very decorative: all radial, translucent white, plumose, forming little clumps, which needs to viewed under a lens to be appreciated. They look like furry little starfish.