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Mammillaria schwarzii

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2026/03/27

Summer Grower
Acquired: 24 days ago

In a cement pot by Prickly Point This species follows the typical Mexican cactus cycle, growing during the warm, rainy summer months. It requires a distinct dry winter dormancy to prevent rot and encourage spring flowering.

Origin: Central Mexico, specifically endemic to the state of Guanajuato. it is found in the Barranca de Xichú, growing on steep volcanic (rhyolitic) rock cliffs and rocky slopes in semi-desert scrub at elevations around 800–1,100 meters.

Note: Coordinates indicate a general region for educational purposes and are not exact locations. Please do not use them for collection or poaching.