Mammillaria luethyi

Mammillaria luethyi has been known for decades only from the photographs published by Bravo & Sanchez Mejorada. This rare cactus was not discovered in nature until 1996. Today, it is widely cultivated, but in the wild, it is known only from two locations. Due to the threat of illegal collecting, the exact locations are known only to a small number of experts.

Scientific classification

Species

Mammillaria luethyi (Mammillaria luethyi)

Pinks, cacti, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Succulent

Plant Type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Mammillaria luethyi

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Mammillaria luethyi thrives in arid environments and requires minimal water, ideally every three weeks, to prevent root rot. As a drought-tolerant cactus, it is primarily kept indoors due to its ornamental value and succulent nature, which aids in water retention during the growing season.

Fertilize: During the growing seasons (spring, summer, fall), fertilize mammillaria luethyi monthly with liquid fertilizer; none in winter. Use slow-release fertilizer when repotting. Apply low-concentration nitrogen fertilizer for seedlings and phosphate-potassium before/after blooming. Stop fertilization if yellow leaves and slow growth appear.

Pruning: Mammillaria luethyi requires minimal pruning. Focus on removing withered flowers and branches to optimize nutrient use for healthier growth.

Propagation: Primary propagation methods for mammillaria luethyi include division and grafting. Division involves cutting branches and planting them in soil to grow new shoots. Grafting requires selecting rootstock, cutting it, and placing mammillaria luethyi at the center, allowing them to fuse after 1-2 weeks.

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