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Mammillaria beneckei is a small, variable globular cactus from western and central Mexico that forms low clusters which can spread to 50 cm or more. It is grown for its compact form and needs bright light, sharp drainage and infrequent watering.
Mammillaria beneckei is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to western and central Mexico.
Beyond its native Mexico, M. beneckei has become a widely grown ornamental cactus in India.
The species is endemic to western and central Mexico, occurring in the states of Colima, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, México, Nayarit, Oaxaca, and Sinaloa.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
