Common Name: thumb cactus
Origin: Mammillaria matudae is endemic to Mexico, located between the states of Michoacán and Guerrero, 700-1250 meters above sea level.
Description: M. matudae is a cylindrical columnar cactus with a tidy form, white radial spines, and a white to black central spine. As the cacti ages, it develops a sprawling appearance, and the central spine becomes dull in color, turning brown or gray. The thumb cactus blooms in March and April, forming a thick ring of 2-3 magenta flowers from the tip of the cactus, followed by red fruits.
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