Dolichothele sphaericaThis cactus comes from a small genus that comes from Mexico. It used to be classified in the Mammillaria genus. Its common name is Longmamma Nipple Cactus. Since it has a long, thick taproot, I planted it under a Palo Verde tree, rather than worrying about pot depth. It is doing so well that it flowered its first year in the ground. Since I took this photo, it has had two more rounds of blooms. The flowers are said to be strongly scented, but I can't detect much fragrance, probably because I can't get close enough to the flowers. I would have to get right down in the gravel to get a whiff, which is easy enough. Getting back up is always the trick for me!
This fast-growing cactus readily clumps and forms mounds up to two feet in diameter. It takes no special care.
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Gorgeous blooms.
How pretty, how pretty. And this is the first time ever for this cactus to bloom? Wow...what a treat.
My GTS is posted [it's in the middle section of my Sunday Blog Post, so scroll down below the day after the hurricane photos]
Lovely! It is always so thrilling to see the first flowers!
What a pretty bloom. It must really like the spot you chose for it. I know what you mean about getting back up! When I'm in the garden working, it's not a graceful sight to see me getting around.
Very rewarding to have a plant adapt to a new environment so quickly! such a pretty, soft yellow too.
very nice
beautiful flower and me like this cactus
you're always showing me plants that I decide I want!
This is a very nice little guy...
This cactus sounds like it is very happy in it's spot under the tree! Beautiful blooms!!!
What a wonderful success story. I do like that pale yellow color, too.
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