Mammillaria bombycina

Mammillaria bombycina, commonly known as the wool-bearing cactus, is a species of cactus belonging to the genus Mammillaria. It is native to the desert regions of central Mexico and is a slow-growing, clumping cactus with a globular shape. It is a popular ornamental plant, valued for its attractive clusters of small, Pink Purple flowers and for its unique spherical shape. The plant has a slow growth rate, and takes several years to reach its full size. It has white, woolly spines that give the plant its common name, and Pink Purple flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers well-drained soil and plenty of light, and is often grown in containers.It is an easy to care for cactus and is suitable for growing indoors.