Eriosyce floccosa Mesemb Mammillaria longimamma A monstrose form

Mammillaria longimamma   A monstrose form of the popular species

This is perfectly normal

It is shown growing in a 4" pot

The stems are upright

I have no way of knowing which is which until they flower

Eriosyce floccosa Mesemb Mammillaria longimamma A monstrose formEriosyce floccosa Sometimes called Neochilenia floccosa. A beautiful spiny species covered in white hair. One of the few "Old Man" type cacti that doesn't become tall and columnar. This one stays smaller which is great for those with limited growing space. Like most Eriosyce, this species forms a tap root. Requires general cactus care, but be careful not to overwater as tap rooted species are more sensitive to rot. Will clump in time. Protect from