Common Fishhook Cactus
NameCommon Fishhook Cactus
Species NameMammillaria microcarpa
Common NameCommon Fishhook Cactus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresspiny, hooked spines
Foliage Typespines
Height (cm)12
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant pink flowers, dense white and hooked spines.
Description
This specimen is a Common Fishhook Cactus, characterized by its globular to cylindrical stem covered densely with white spines, some of which are distinctly hooked. It is currently in bloom, displaying several vibrant pink flowers with yellow centers emerging from the top of the plant. The cactus is growing naturally amidst rocky, arid terrain.
