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Owl Eye Pincushion – Desert Horizon Nursery

Owl Eye Pincushion

Mammillaria parkinsonii
Categories:
Cacti & Succulents  ·  
Barrel & Globe Cactus
Light
Morning sun / afternoon shade
Water
Low water; soak thoroughly, then let soil dry completely. Water sparingly during extreme heat if growth slows, and keep nearly dry in winter.
Size
0.5-1 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Habit
Barrel/globular cactus – clustering
Toxicity
Non-toxic (spines)
Description
A slow-growing Mexican cactus with rounded green stems densely covered in white spines and wool. Mature heads often divide into paired crowns resembling owl eyes.
Bloom Time
Spring
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Drought Tolerant, Thorny / Spiny
Growth Rate
Slow
Growth Habit
Barrel/globular cactus – clustering
Mature Size
0.5-1 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Flower Color
Pink to cream
Foliage Color
Green stems with white and brown spines
Landscape Use
Border / Bed, Cactus / Succulent Garden, Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape
Garden Style
Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape
Soil
Moist Soil
Companion Plants
Afternoon-shaded settings, Feather cactus, Small Gasteria species, Thimble cactus
Non-toxic (spines)
Non-toxic (spines cause mechanical injury)
Care Instructions

Light: Bright light with morning sun and afternoon shade in Phoenix; protect from intense summer sun and reflected heat.

Water: Low water; soak thoroughly, then let soil dry completely. Water sparingly during extreme heat if growth slows, and keep nearly dry in winter.

Soil: Very fast-draining cactus mix with abundant pumice, coarse grit, or perlite; avoid moisture-retentive soil.

Mature size: Individual stems approximately 6 inches tall and 4–6 inches wide; older plants form clusters 12–24 inches across.

Bloom: Small flowers typically appear in late winter through spring on mature plants.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.

Growth rate: Slow.