Mammillaria melanocentra shawii which is found in the

which is found in the Baja California region of Mexico

Spiral Cactus thrives in full sun

The narrow leaves are scattered or in tufts along the branches

shiny green color

unique foliage with wavy

Mammillaria melanocentra shawii which is found in theMammillaria melanocentra is a stout perennial cactus species with a glaucous green color. It has large, pyramidal tubercles arranged in 8 to 13 spirals, with white wool in the axils and no bristles. The stem can grow up to 16 cm high and 10 12 cm in diameter, with 4 6 radial spines 15 20 cm long and a single central spine up to 3 cm long. The flowers, which bloom in the spring, are whitish to bright pink or carmine with a darker midline and measure